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AE17 XYJ

2017 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,697 mi
Last recorded41,697 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Fabia36,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 XYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 41,697 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 41,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 36,489 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 30,279 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 27,729 miles

F/Disc's starting to corrode

Front tyres 2-3 mm

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 24,409 miles

All tyres perished in tread

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 24,409 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

All tyres perished in tread

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 21,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 19,790 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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AE17 XYJ is a 2017 Skoda Fabia in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 36,038 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 AE17 XYJ, 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 9 years old, this Skoda Fabia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE17 XYJ registered?

AE17 XYJ is a 2017 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 March 2017.

Is AE17 XYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 XYJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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