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AP16 DRO

2016 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,496 mi
Last recorded46,496 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 DRO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 46,496 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 42,250 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 42,250 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 39,846 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 39,846 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 1 x Bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 37,105 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 37,105 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Excess corrosion & pitting on outer friction surface & corroding on outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking (Tyre 7 years old) 215/40R17 Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking (7 years old) 215/40R17 Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 32,848 miles

Front Both front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside rear brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside rear tyre cracked within tyre tread - 215/.40R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside rear brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside rear tyre cracking within tread - 215/40R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 28,803 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 28,803 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 23,671 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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AP16 DRO is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AP16 DRO, 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 AP16 DRO registered?

AP16 DRO is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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