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BD66 DSV

2016 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,165 mi
Last recorded89,165 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD66 DSV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 89,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - on limit now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 89,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall - marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - on limit now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 78,375 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 67,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 57,352 miles

Coolant level low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted and slight corrosion on them (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 57,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.28mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted and slight corrosion on them (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 47,414 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 39,975 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 34,093 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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BD66 DSV is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD66 DSV, 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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BD66 DSV is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 October 2016.

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