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AE16 ZPL

2016 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,280 mi
Last recorded86,280 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 ZPL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 86,280 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2023 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2023 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers

under covers

Pass 25 Apr 2025 77,740 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2025 77,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2024 69,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under covers fitted

Fail 1 May 2024 69,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2023 59,880 miles

Engine bay & Underside covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 59,876 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Parking brake lever (1.1.15 (e))

Engine bay & Underside covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 50,907 miles

Engine bay & Underside covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 40,835 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 39,554 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 32,962 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 32,962 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 22,935 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 ZPL is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZPL, 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 ZPL registered?

AE16 ZPL is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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