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AO51 HBP

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

145,394 mi
Last recorded145,394 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 HBP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 145,394 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Nov 2017 145,387 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Sep 2016 144,533 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear perished

Fail 27 Sep 2016 144,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear perished

Pass 25 Sep 2015 142,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside wiper

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 142,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside wiper

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 134,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2013 129,615 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Nov 2012 125,999 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 125,995 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 116,930 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 116,930 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 107,061 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 107,061 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 97,188 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 97,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 86,422 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 86,422 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 75,448 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 75,448 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 62,554 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 62,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 50,327 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 HBP is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HBP, 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 HBP is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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