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AE51 FNV

2001 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

115,662 mi
Last recorded115,662 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FNV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 115,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 111,652 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 109,484 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear bump stops perished

Pass 14 Feb 2018 107,064 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 104,640 miles

engine management light displayed

Pass 10 Feb 2016 101,284 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 101,284 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 97,558 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

O/S/F inner cv joint loosing grease

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear axle beam bushes starting to become perished

Rear bump stops becoming perished

Rear exhaust pipe becoming corroded

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 92,788 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 88,665 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 84,523 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 79,468 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 16 Feb 2011 79,468 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 73,487 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 67,193 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 61,289 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,197 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,830 miles

n/s/r brakes slightly sticking

Pass 26 Sep 2005 39,327 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 FNV is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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