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AP16 ZGU

2016 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,368 mi
Last recorded72,368 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 ZGU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 72,368 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 72,206 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 68,066 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 64,337 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 60,996 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 56,967 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 53,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre badly worn / smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 47,185 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 ZGU is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AP16 ZGU, 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 ZGU registered?

AP16 ZGU is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is AP16 ZGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP16 ZGU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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