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AF57 YVJ

2007 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,549 mi
Last recorded85,549 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Fabia65,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 YVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 85,549 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at front flexi pippe and center clamp loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2026 84,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi- also slightly damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe sleeve not fully secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both lightly cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 84,997 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi- also slightly damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe sleeve not fully secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both lightly cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 84,989 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front exhaust flexi weak/worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside low parking brake performance

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 78,416 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 78,416 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 71,883 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 63,593 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2022 57,991 miles

n/s front has slight damage

Pass 23 Feb 2021 55,891 miles

Nearside Front Slight damage to wing and bumper

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 55,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions And starting to perish in the tread (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Slight damage to wing and bumper

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 54,604 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 54,604 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 54,392 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 53,095 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 53,095 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 50,193 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 50,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 44,614 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 44,614 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 38,865 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 33,823 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 28,351 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 25,744 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 23,278 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 20,556 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 20,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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AF57 YVJ is a 2007 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 65,840 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF57 YVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 19 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF57 YVJ registered?

AF57 YVJ is a 2007 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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