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BA16 VCL

2016 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,194 mi
Last recorded58,194 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 VCL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 58,194 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 58,193 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached DANGEROUS! (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 49,621 miles

Covers fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2024 49,620 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2023 42,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 39,305 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 32,434 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 27,571 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 21,294 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 16,233 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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BA16 VCL is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VCL, 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 VCL registered?

BA16 VCL is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 March 2016.

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