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AJ65 CWU

2016 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,275 mi
Last recorded139,275 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ65 CWU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 139,275 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 125,029 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 108,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 108,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray insecure and damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 91,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 80,866 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 69,468 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 59,008 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 45,726 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 45,726 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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AJ65 CWU is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AJ65 CWU, 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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AJ65 CWU is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 February 2016.

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