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BG16 DMU

2016 Skoda Fabia

Beige Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,739 mi
Last recorded53,739 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 DMU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 53,739 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 53,735 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 45,590 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 34,756 miles

Offside Rear lens damaged but not showing white light

Pass 22 Nov 2022 21,359 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 10,332 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 9,804 miles

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

both front & rear tyres showing deterioration ( cracking in tread area )

Fail 23 Feb 2021 9,804 miles

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

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

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

both front & rear tyres showing deterioration ( cracking in tread area )

Pass 26 Feb 2020 9,326 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 8,422 miles

windscreen has light score not affecting driver vision to front

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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BG16 DMU is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,422cc diesel 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 BG16 DMU, 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 BG16 DMU registered?

BG16 DMU is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is BG16 DMU safe to buy?

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