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AE51 WWV

2001 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,035 mi
Last recorded96,035 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 WWV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2018 96,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.66% (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both headlamp lenses opaque : headlamp beam pattern borderline pass

Fail 6 Dec 2017 95,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure beside rim (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2017 95,877 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2016 89,864 miles

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

front discs worn

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 89,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 84,206 miles

E.M.L & SRS warning lamps painted out on dashboard

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)

rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

Fail 25 May 2015 84,204 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

E.M.L & SRS warning lamps painted out on dashboard

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)

broken part of o/s/f spring jammed in wishbone/front x/member

rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 26 May 2014 80,328 miles

few warning lamps covered on instrument panel

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2014 80,327 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leak

few warning lamps covered on instrument panel

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2013 78,013 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear box deteriating

Fail 20 May 2013 78,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear box deteriating

Pass 15 Dec 2011 70,504 miles

2 x front wipers grating

2 x rear shock covers deteriorated

2 x rear tyre walls perished

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

rattle from catalyst

Fail 15 Dec 2011 70,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

2 x front wipers grating

2 x rear shock covers deteriorated

2 x rear tyre walls perished

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

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

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

rattle from catalyst

Pass 3 Dec 2010 65,322 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 57,982 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 57,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 49,639 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 49,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,354 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,255 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 WWV is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WWV, 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 WWV is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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