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BA16 CRU

2016 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,175 mi
Last recorded101,175 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 CRU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 101,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 16 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 16 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 101,175 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 16 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 16 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 86,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 70,482 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 55,811 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 55,809 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 47,500 miles

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

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 27 Jul 2021 37,595 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 29,219 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 16 Jul 2020 29,217 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Jul 2019 20,548 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 20,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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BA16 CRU is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BA16 CRU, 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 BA16 CRU registered?

BA16 CRU is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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