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AE51 VPJ

2001 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,272 mi
Last recorded115,272 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 115,272 miles

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

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

eml illuminated on dash

Fail 13 May 2017 115,126 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement consul bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement consul bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

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

Pass 20 May 2016 110,387 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes perished & worn

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 104,924 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rear box corroded

o/s & n/s front wishbones rear bushes worn not excessive

Fail 6 May 2015 104,924 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rear box corroded

o/s & n/s front wishbones rear bushes worn not excessive

Pass 4 Jul 2014 99,218 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front trye sidewall has slight damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 92,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 90,805 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 85,854 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 85,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 78,232 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 71,398 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 65,383 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 49,909 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 37,503 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 37,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 VPJ is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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