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B18 VLC

2016 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,539 mi
Last recorded93,539 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 VLC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 93,539 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 80,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush rubber bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush rubber bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 69,189 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 56,319 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 56,319 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 45,812 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 41,181 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 26,702 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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B18 VLC is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in Blue 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 B18 VLC, 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 B18 VLC registered?

B18 VLC is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 January 2016.

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The MOT history for B18 VLC 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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