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AJ16 BFU

2016 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,937 mi
Last recorded85,937 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 BFU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 85,937 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 76,168 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 67,291 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 58,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 58,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 51,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 20 May 2021 45,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 38,459 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 30,271 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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AJ16 BFU is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 39,476 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ16 BFU, 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 10 years old, this Skoda Fabia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ16 BFU registered?

AJ16 BFU is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 June 2016.

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