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AK61 BKU

2011 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,861 mi
Last recorded191,861 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Fabia58,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 BKU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 191,861 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp bolt missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both joints ()

Nearside Front Lower lamp unit full of water

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

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

Offside Front Tyre badly peeling on treads

Oil leak, but not excessive Bad leak but not dripping on floor yet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fuel filter damp

Fail 3 Dec 2024 191,793 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective DPF pressure pipe work missing? Temp sensor in dpf loose (8.2.2.1 (a))

Emission control equipment obviously defective Inlet swirl motor disconnected (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp bolt missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both joints ()

Nearside Front Lower lamp unit full of water

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

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

Offside Front Tyre badly peeling on treads

Oil leak, but not excessive Bad leak but not dripping on floor yet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fuel filter damp

Pass 6 Dec 2023 179,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front DTRL not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 179,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack n/s no fluid in bottle leaked over lower arm bush n/s (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front DTRL not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 173,370 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer edge wear tyre tread worn to tread wear bars STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 160,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 142,519 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Box Coroded

Fail 22 Jul 2020 142,519 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Box Coroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 123,201 miles

Nearside Driving light not working

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Silencer corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2019 123,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Driving light not working

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 114,847 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Nov 2018 114,844 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering component casing fixing bolts missing to the extent that attachment is seriously affected x2 (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 98,626 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust outer skin poor

engine light on

Pass 1 Nov 2016 78,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven tread wear

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 78,755 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven tread wear

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 60,895 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,079 miles

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

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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AK61 BKU is a 2011 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2011 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 58,682 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 AK61 BKU, 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 15 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK61 BKU is a 2011 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 October 2011.

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