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AJ17 BFU

2017 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,657 mi
Last recorded73,657 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Fabia36,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 BFU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 73,657 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 65,020 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 59,869 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 53,306 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 51,952 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 51,952 miles

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front DRL inop (before march 2018)

Pass 15 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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 BFU is a 2017 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AJ17 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 9 years old, this Skoda Fabia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ17 BFU?

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What year was AJ17 BFU registered?

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

Is AJ17 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ17 BFU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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