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AE51 ULF

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,371 mi
Last recorded70,371 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 70,371 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower and upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel

parking parking 16%

Pass 25 May 2022 62,178 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 27 May 2021 57,200 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 52,294 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 47,633 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 46,897 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

engine cover fitted.

four wheel trim covers fitted.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,349 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted.

four wheel trim covers fitted.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 46,349 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

four wheel trim covers fitted.

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

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

engine cover fitted.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 45,832 miles

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

four wheel trim covers fitted. engine cover fitted.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 44,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

four wheel trim covers fitted.

tailgate does not open.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 43,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

three wheel trim covers fitted n/s front missing.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,165 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 38,642 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 38,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Slight runout on front disc`s

Fail 25 Aug 2010 35,323 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,323 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 33,021 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,245 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 30,245 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,749 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 23,745 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 ULF is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ULF, 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 ULF is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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