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AD09 GCU

2009 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,827 mi
Last recorded108,827 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Fabia57,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 GCU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 108,827 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 102,050 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 102,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 96,175 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 91,940 miles

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 91,940 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi-joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 86,594 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 86,594 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 80,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 73,311 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 73,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 66,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 59,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner and outer edge of tread 195/55/15 85V (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

all factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 3 Oct 2015 53,357 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,866 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 40,109 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 30,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2012 30,018 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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AD09 GCU is a 2009 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 57,441 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 AD09 GCU, 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 17 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD09 GCU registered?

AD09 GCU is a 2009 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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