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AE51 LPJ

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

132,070 mi
Last recorded132,070 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 132,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 130,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 165/70r14 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

headlamp lenses fogged up

nearside under tray loose

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 127,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 126,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 123,670 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in treads slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2013 121,469 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 118,855 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 116,415 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 114,418 miles

nearside rear tyre showing sighs of cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2009 111,642 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 100,094 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 85,979 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 85,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 69,181 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 54,116 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 LPJ is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LPJ, 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 LPJ registered?

AE51 LPJ is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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