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AE51 VPO

2001 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,516 mi
Last recorded119,516 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VPO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 119,516 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 103,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EPC (throttle control) warning light illuminated

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

engine timing chain very noisey

rear washer jet inoperative

Pass 4 Jul 2012 91,251 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 79,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S c.v. gaiter is beginning to split

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

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades beginning to split

Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S c.v. gaiter is beginning to split

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

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

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

front wiper blades beginning to split

Pass 10 Jul 2010 67,669 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 55,551 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 45,496 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,268 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 28,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 26,608 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 VPO is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VPO, 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 VPO registered?

AE51 VPO is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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