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AO51 BFV

2001 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

191,395 mi
Last recorded191,395 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 BFV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2024 191,395 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Near and Offside senses or bulbs, pattern fuzzy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/supporting structure for front seatbelt anchor point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/supporting structure for front seatbelt anchor point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill HEAVILY corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Near and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 189,076 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Near and Offside, VERY Slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 189,075 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Near and Offside, VERY Slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 185,178 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 178,459 miles

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

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 May 2021 178,374 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning warning light to dash (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Near and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside slightly deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside, starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on the inner rim/face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive , extensive around engine and over gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 173,814 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near and Offside twisted/deformed (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 173,802 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Near and Offside milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near and Offside twisted/deformed (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 165,130 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near and Offside twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 165,130 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near and Offside twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 154,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside plus worn heavily (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 154,484 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Near and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside plus worn heavily (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 145,414 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 139,573 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 139,558 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 129,773 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 120,086 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 110,798 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 110,798 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 98,976 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 89,266 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 77,263 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 63,066 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,159 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,776 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 21,147 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 BFV is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AO51 BFV, 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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AO51 BFV is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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