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AP65 NUW

2016 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,887 mi
Last recorded69,887 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP65 NUW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 69,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tech holder and decoration(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside getting a little low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2026 69,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/16 open cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed open cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tech holder and decoration(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside getting a little low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 58,776 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn heavily on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Near and Offside cuts and stones around the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside heavily deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 49,159 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 43,244 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside, front and rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 37,531 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 31,400 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 27,664 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 21,751 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside, Slightly worn on shoulders only (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AP65 NUW is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AP65 NUW, 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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AP65 NUW is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 February 2016.

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