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AE51 FNO

2001 Skoda Fabia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,409 mi
Last recorded132,409 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FNO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 132,409 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s n/s rear wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 3 Aug 2011 126,862 miles

light scratch on w/screen

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

osf anti roll bar link cover split

protective cover under engine/floor pan prevents inspection

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

scuff osf bumper

Fail 3 Aug 2011 126,862 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light scratch on w/screen

osf anti roll bar link cover split

protective cover under engine/floor pan prevents inspection

rear disks worn slightly

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

scuff osf bumper

Pass 10 Aug 2010 116,403 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shockabsorbers becomin corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s rear brake discs corroded inner face

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre bold inner edge

o/s rear brake binding

oil level on min

rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2010 116,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shockabsorbers becomin corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s rear brake discs corroded inner face

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre bold inner edge

o/s rear brake binding

oil level on min

rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2009 104,794 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 96,146 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 96,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2007 80,240 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 80,240 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 63,991 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2005 50,675 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 FNO is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AE51 FNO, 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 FNO registered?

AE51 FNO is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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