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1198 IA

2016 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,780 mi
Last recorded36,780 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1198 IA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 36,780 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 36,780 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 32,287 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 28,119 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 24,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 19,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 17,526 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 14,889 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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1198 IA is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 1198 IA, 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 1198 IA registered?

1198 IA is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 December 2016.

Is 1198 IA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1198 IA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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