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AE17 XZL

2017 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,031 mi
Last recorded71,031 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Fabia36,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 XZL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 71,031 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 71,031 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 63,886 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 63,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2023 55,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lpped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking up (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 55,189 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lpped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking up (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 45,196 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 37,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 31,828 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 XZL is a 2017 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

AE17 XZL is a 2017 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is AE17 XZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 XZL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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