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A26 XJA

2017 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,551 mi
Last recorded62,551 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Fabia36,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 XJA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 62,551 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 62,551 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 54,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 45,736 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 38,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 30,954 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 23,201 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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A26 XJA is a 2017 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A26 XJA, 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 A26 XJA registered?

A26 XJA is a 2017 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is A26 XJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 XJA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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