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A29 SOM

2016 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,377 mi
Last recorded72,377 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA29 SOM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 72,377 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 64,860 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 61,010 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 58,419 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 11 Oct 2021 53,740 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 50,589 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 43,560 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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A29 SOM is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A29 SOM, 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 A29 SOM registered?

A29 SOM is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 October 2016.

Is A29 SOM safe to buy?

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