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AO51 BKN

2001 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,510 mi
Last recorded113,510 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 BKN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 113,510 miles

Engine management light illuminted

Engine oil leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 101,780 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 93,047 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 82,743 miles

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers split

front pads wearing thin

n/s/r outer pad worn very thin

n/s/r tyre on 2/3mm

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

stone chips to screen

Fail 20 Jun 2012 82,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

n/s/r tyre on 2/3mm

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers split

engine management light on

front pads wearing thin

n/s/r outer pad worn very thin

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

stone chips to screen

traction control light on

Pass 9 Jun 2011 72,486 miles

engine management light on

oil leak to engine

rear discs corroded

stone chips to screen

Fail 8 Jun 2011 72,486 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

engine management light on

oil leak to engine

rear discs corroded

stone chips to screen

Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,096 miles

rear box outer skin corroded

rear shock absorber dust covers split

Fail 25 Jun 2010 66,096 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

rear box outer skin corroded

rear shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 1 Jul 2009 57,741 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light is on

Fail 25 Jun 2009 57,741 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light is on

Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,536 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 46,901 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front anti roll bar sleeves displaced

o/s and n/s/r shock absorber bump stops perished

Pass 9 Aug 2006 38,721 miles

all pads getting low

n/s/f tyre 2 mm on outer edge

o/s/f anti-roll bar sleeve cracked & adrift

rear bump stops perishing

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 BKN is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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