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B1 APY

2016 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,704 mi
Last recorded32,704 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 APY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 32,704 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 32,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 31,151 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 29,650 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 27,906 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 25,786 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 24,422 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 23,475 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 20,103 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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B1 APY is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in Red 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 B1 APY, 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 B1 APY registered?

B1 APY is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is B1 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 APY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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