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A17 CBT

2017 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,900 mi
Last recorded90,900 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Fabia36,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 CBT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 90,900 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 58,581 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 86,779 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 78,640 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 47,787 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

vin plate missing

Pass 31 Aug 2023 38,530 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 64,584 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 34,796 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 34,796 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 56,411 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 28,525 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 28,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 45,439 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 25,104 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 36,596 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 20,256 miles

Offside Rear object in tyre.

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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A17 CBT is a 2017 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 36,038 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 A17 CBT, 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 9 years old, this Skoda Fabia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A17 CBT registered?

A17 CBT is a 2017 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 September 2017.

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