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AD57 BBF

2007 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,092 mi
Last recorded122,092 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Fabia65,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 BBF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 122,092 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 122,092 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 120,758 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 116,981 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 116,981 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 113,022 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 109,881 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 104,406 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 104,406 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 99,072 miles

Nearside Front mirror unit damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2020 99,072 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front mirror unit damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 91,724 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 84,733 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 76,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 67,684 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 59,919 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,573 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 50,573 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2013 42,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2012 35,648 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 32,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 25,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AD57 BBF is a 2007 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 65,840 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 AD57 BBF, 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 19 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD57 BBF registered?

AD57 BBF is a 2007 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 December 2007.

Is AD57 BBF safe to buy?

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