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AE13 UBU

2013 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,725 mi
Last recorded121,725 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Fabia49,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 UBU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 121,725 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 121,684 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 116,348 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 116,303 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 109,858 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer skin corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2024 109,821 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt securing clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt securing clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer skin corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 100,832 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 100,517 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has travel. Adjustment or replacement might be required

Pass 6 Jul 2022 87,504 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 74,032 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 74,032 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 61,227 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 52,317 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 40,644 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 31,113 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 22,812 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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AE13 UBU is a 2013 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 49,958 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 AE13 UBU, 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 13 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE13 UBU is a 2013 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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