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AO51 BJZ

2001 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

224,696 mi
Last recorded224,696 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 BJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 224,696 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 216,554 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen cracked on n/s lower

Pass 14 Mar 2017 208,480 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 200,339 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 195,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corrosion setting in

front anti roll bar bushes worn

rear coil springs corrosion setting in

strut top bearings slightly rough

Pass 5 Sep 2013 183,726 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s & o/s head lamp,s deteriorated

n/s front fog lamp damaged

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in front anti roll bar bushs

Fail 5 Sep 2013 183,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s & o/s head lamp,s deteriorated

n/s front fog lamp damaged

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in front anti roll bar bushs

Pass 15 Sep 2012 166,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion setting into exhaust

Fail 15 Sep 2012 166,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion setting into exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2011 150,517 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s & o/s front wishbone rear bush,s worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 134,364 miles

corrosion setting into exhaust

front brake pads getting low

front lower arms rear bushes perished

off side front coil spring corrosion setting in

rear coil springs corrosion setting in

Fail 9 Sep 2010 134,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front lower arms rear bushes perished

off side front coil spring corrosion setting in

rear coil springs corrosion setting in

Pass 26 Sep 2009 118,506 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

corrosion setting into exhaust syatem

Fail 26 Sep 2009 118,506 miles

corrosion setting into exhaust syatem

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

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 16 Sep 2008 97,563 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 75,921 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 75,921 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 55,874 miles

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

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

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

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

both side rear bump stops worn

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 BJZ is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJZ, 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 BJZ is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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