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AO51 BKV

2001 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

131,809 mi
Last recorded131,809 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 BKV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 131,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 128,287 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

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

Parking brake Efficiency only just met

Fail 25 Mar 2020 128,287 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 119,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

covers over under side

fuel filter very corroded will leak soon

Fail 7 Mar 2019 119,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

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

covers over under side

fuel filter very corroded will leak soon

Pass 28 Mar 2018 109,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle section joint (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 109,486 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front middle joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 105,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 105,520 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside under tray insecure

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 101,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 99,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 99,087 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 93,641 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2012 86,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 76,421 miles

management light on

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2010 69,107 miles

exhaust clamp rusty and exhaust pipe

Pass 17 Sep 2009 65,839 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 57,233 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 48,437 miles

front antiroll bar sleeves cracked and displaced

Pass 27 Sep 2006 43,631 miles

front a/rol bar sleeves displaced

n/s/r bump stop perished

Pass 26 Sep 2005 34,565 miles

front tyres getting low

o/s/f anti-roll bar sleeve cracked and 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 BKV is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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