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AE51 FOM

2001 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,748 mi
Last recorded78,748 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FOM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 78,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

very slight fuel residue on filter

Pass 5 Oct 2018 77,168 miles

Nearside Rear paint damage on wheel arch

very slight fuel residue on filter

Fail 5 Oct 2018 77,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear paint damage on wheel arch

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

very slight fuel residue on filter

Pass 12 Oct 2017 75,559 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 72,295 miles

cat cover loose / fuel filter corroding / rear box corroding / gear box leak

front tyres bigger than rear / corrosion on coil springs / o/s/r tyre perishing

water leak /

Fail 28 Sep 2016 72,259 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

cat cover loose / fuel filter corroding / rear box corroding / gear box leak

front tyres bigger than rear / corrosion on coil springs / o/s/r tyre perishing

water leak /

Pass 24 Sep 2015 69,453 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 64,052 miles

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

engine management light on

offside front indicator pale

offside rear indicator pale

Fail 13 Oct 2014 64,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine management light on

offside front indicator pale

offside front tyre 2mm

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside rear indicator pale

Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,677 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 11 Oct 2012 46,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 354,432 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 354,432 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 29,903 miles

REAR INDICATERS SLIGHT WHITE

SERFACE CORRSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,609 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 29,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,530 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,332 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 25,189 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 FOM is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FOM, 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 FOM registered?

AE51 FOM is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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