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AE16 ZNJ

2016 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,454 mi
Last recorded75,454 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 ZNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 75,454 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 75,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen front jets wash no working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 65,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 55,970 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalance, OSR wheel binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

TPMS warning on dash

Fail 14 Dec 2023 55,593 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalance, OSR wheel binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

TPMS warning on dash

Pass 13 Dec 2022 46,304 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush deteriorated/starting to separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to wear low (just below 3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 46,304 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush deteriorated/starting to separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to wear low (just below 3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 39,247 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 32,595 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2020 27,000 miles

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted

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

Little reserve travel on hand/parking brake

Nearside Front Lower Under tray/air vent hanging down and insecure

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side-wall. Kumho 185 60 15 84 H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 21,793 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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AE16 ZNJ is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AE16 ZNJ, 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 AE16 ZNJ registered?

AE16 ZNJ is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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