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BG08 BLG

2016 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,151 mi
Last recorded136,151 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 BLG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 136,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity moisture in light (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 136,029 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both front shocks leaking and no effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both leds not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity moisture in light (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 117,976 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 117,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp broken and corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 99,986 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 99,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 85,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks around thread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 70,986 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 53,585 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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BG08 BLG is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BG08 BLG, 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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BG08 BLG is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 September 2016.

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