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AE51 WXB

2001 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,686 mi
Last recorded139,686 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 WXB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 139,686 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 139,684 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 125,340 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 125,337 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 107,170 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 104,153 miles

windscreen chipped

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel

movement in both front lower arm rear bushes

nearside brake light dim

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

offside rear brake binding slightly

oil leak

power steering pipe at rear of steering rack damp

Fail 29 Oct 2011 104,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

eml on and engine running very rough

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel

movement in both front lower arm rear bushes

nearside brake light dim

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

offside rear brake binding slightly

oil leak

power steering pipe at rear of steering rack damp

windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Oct 2010 95,146 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 85,267 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 85,267 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

parking brake travel long

Fail 4 Nov 2008 72,940 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 72,940 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 58,945 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 49,381 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 WXB is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WXB, 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 WXB registered?

AE51 WXB is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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