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AO51 AEK

2001 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,022 mi
Last recorded75,022 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 AEK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2015 75,022 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust system corroded but secure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant over heat warning light on

noisey water pump

Pass 2 May 2014 65,197 miles

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

reae exhoust box to poor condion

Fail 30 Apr 2014 65,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

reae exhoust box to poor condion

Fail 28 Mar 2013 57,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,911 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,600 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 54,600 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 50,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre slight tear

Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,902 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slight tear

Pass 17 Mar 2010 47,061 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 47,061 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,141 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009

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

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

165 70 14 T

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside front tyre has uneven wear. Suspect tracking out

Deep cut to tread on O/S/F tyre. No tread left at all on inner edge. Outer tread cracked and starting to separate

Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,698 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 30,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,879 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,360 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 28,075 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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AO51 AEK is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AO51 AEK, 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 AO51 AEK registered?

AO51 AEK is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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