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AF61 SFZ

2011 Skoda Fabia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,551 mi
Last recorded143,551 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Fabia58,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 SFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 143,551 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 143,551 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 136,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 136,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 126,801 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 111,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 101,368 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 101,367 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 96,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted under neath vehicle

Fail 10 Sep 2020 96,746 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted under neath vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2019 91,358 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both sides front tyres worn on inside edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 83,782 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2017 75,820 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 75,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 65,073 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 54,198 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 43,387 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

vehicle emissions to clean for test machine to pick up

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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AF61 SFZ is a 2011 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 58,682 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 AF61 SFZ, 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 15 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF61 SFZ registered?

AF61 SFZ is a 2011 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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