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AE51 FNJ

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,384 mi
Last recorded61,384 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2019 61,384 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken advise not to drive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre small cut on tread no cords/ply exposed at time.

Offside Rear noisy behind brake drum when rotated advise inspect

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear number plate slight deterioration

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

oil staining gearbox area

Pass 10 Jan 2018 61,280 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2017 59,609 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 57,046 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 57,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 54,402 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2014 51,353 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,171 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 45,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 41,500 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 38,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 34,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 31,040 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,151 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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AE51 FNJ is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 71,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE51 FNJ, 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 25 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE51 FNJ registered?

AE51 FNJ is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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The MOT history for AE51 FNJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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