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AR04 JDO

2016 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,010 mi
Last recorded58,010 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 JDO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 58,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively suggest having the rear brakes serviced (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel just passes (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 58,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively suggest having the rear brakes serviced (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel just passes (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 49,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective out put low (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear arch trim slighty loose

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 49,418 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective out put low (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear arch trim slighty loose

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 38,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 33,118 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 21,439 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 21,439 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 18,207 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 16,505 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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AR04 JDO is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AR04 JDO, 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 AR04 JDO registered?

AR04 JDO is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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