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BC65 GWJ

2016 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,935 mi
Last recorded34,935 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC65 GWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 34,935 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 34,934 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 33,222 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 32,122 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 28,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 23,610 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 19,857 miles

under tray fitted obscuring view

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 17,898 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 17,898 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 15,083 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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BC65 GWJ is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in Blue 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 BC65 GWJ, 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 BC65 GWJ registered?

BC65 GWJ is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 February 2016.

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