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AO51 HBY

2001 Skoda Fabia

Bronze Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,001 mi
Last recorded95,001 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 HBY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 95,001 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front exhaust sleeve clamp corroded and broken STRONG ADVISE

Nearside Rear seat belt getting caught slightly where it goes through parcel shelf support

Offside Rear service and parking brake effort getting weak STRONG ADVISE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

auxiliary belt cracking

rear brakes slightly uneven

rear exhaust outer casing corroding

rear tyres perished

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,364 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer outer layer slightly corroded

Slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,127 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 85,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,038 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

some damage to n/s rear wheel arch

Pass 14 Apr 2014 77,530 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 72,443 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer sholders

Fail 12 Mar 2013 72,440 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer sholders

offside rear backing plates appear wet

Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,814 miles

rear silencer in poor condition/corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 67,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear silencer in poor condition/corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 64,616 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,323 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 57,266 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 57,265 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 53,573 miles

car fitted with plastic underpans

rear n/s tyre in poor condition, perrished on outer wall and worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Apr 2007 48,657 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 40,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2005 40,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HBY is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Bronze with a 1,397cc petrol 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 HBY, 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 HBY is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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