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AE18 YEL

2018 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,419 mi
Last recorded47,419 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Fabia31,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 YEL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 47,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Apr 2026 47,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Mar 2025 41,640 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface is heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake effort on the offside rear is noticeably lower than nearside

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Mar 2025 41,640 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface is heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

handbrake effort on the offside rear is noticeably lower than nearside

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2024 39,714 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 34,971 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 28,170 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

cut in the nearside front tyre tread

Pass 13 Mar 2021 20,924 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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AE18 YEL is a 2018 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 31,064 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 AE18 YEL, 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 8 years old, this Skoda Fabia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE18 YEL registered?

AE18 YEL is a 2018 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 March 2018.

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