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AE51 YYN

2001 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,756 mi
Last recorded110,756 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 110,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 97,597 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

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Pass 15 Dec 2023 88,601 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box worn (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 78,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 78,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 66,319 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 58,435 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 50,408 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 35,249 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 30,316 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,691 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 26,202 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 23,964 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 23,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 21,877 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 19,586 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 17,163 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise tyres perished

Pass 14 Oct 2011 17,163 miles

advise tyres perished

Pass 21 Oct 2010 15,123 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 12,635 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 11,954 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 11,240 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 9,748 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 YYN is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YYN, 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 YYN registered?

AE51 YYN is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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