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AJ16 BGU

2016 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,008 mi
Last recorded82,008 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 BGU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 82,008 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 82,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 57,250 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 50,187 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2021 40,937 miles

Front undertray fitted some components could not be checked

Pass 10 Mar 2020 30,588 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 27,504 miles

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 BGU is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BGU, 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 BGU registered?

AJ16 BGU is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 June 2016.

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