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AJ17 BFP

2017 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,159 mi
Last recorded94,159 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Fabia36,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 BFP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 94,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre coupling (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge approx 2mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer starting to corroded

under floor covers are present, preventing inspection of components

Pass 5 Aug 2025 90,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Lip Neaside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Starting to Perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge, Tread Depth 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 90,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Lip Neaside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Starting to Perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge, Tread Depth 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 86,031 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 86,031 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 80,790 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 80,790 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 67,084 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 67,084 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 50,294 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020

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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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AJ17 BFP is a 2017 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 36,038 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 AJ17 BFP, 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 9 years old, this Skoda Fabia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJ17 BFP is a 2017 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 June 2017.

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