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BA16 VMG

2016 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,441 mi
Last recorded92,441 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 VMG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 92,441 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 92,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2025 79,726 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 79,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 76,350 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 76,350 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 72,047 miles

Nearside Front Passengers airbag looks like its been tampered with ?

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 72,047 miles

Nearside Front Passengers airbag looks like its been tampered with ?

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 57,906 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 32,703 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 24,203 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 19,991 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 VMG is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,197cc 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 VMG, 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 VMG registered?

BA16 VMG is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is BA16 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA16 VMG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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