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AE51 KTV

2001 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,514 mi
Last recorded118,514 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 KTV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2017 118,514 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Front tyres worn on edges

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Nearside front brake components overheated

Offside front brake hose age cracking

Oil leak

Rear coil springs heavily corroded

Stonechips in windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2016 108,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 101,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 101,262 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 95,546 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Aug 2013 89,225 miles

engine manegement light stays illuminated

rear shockabsorber covers de-tached

Fail 27 Jul 2013 89,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine manegement light stays illuminated

rear shockabsorber covers de-tached

steering light stays illuminated

Pass 14 Jul 2012 80,360 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

power steering warning light is on

Pass 22 Jul 2011 72,200 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 72,200 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 60,413 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,637 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 39,229 miles

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

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

complete underbody covered in plastic trays !!

Pass 30 Jul 2007 30,051 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both reaqr tyres perished and getting to an advanced state

Pass 9 Aug 2006 19,725 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 KTV is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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