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AO51 KPX

2001 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,099 mi
Last recorded135,099 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KPX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 135,099 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2019 135,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 126,087 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear shock gaitors insecure

Fail 11 Jan 2018 126,086 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear shock gaitors insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2017 121,747 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 121,744 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 118,325 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 111,705 miles

exhaust system tatty

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Jan 2014 104,044 miles

n/s stop lamp dim

o/s/r brake slightly slow in coming on

Fail 20 Jan 2014 104,044 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s stop lamp dim

o/s/r brake slightly slow in coming on

Pass 4 Jan 2013 94,322 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 94,321 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 87,712 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r brake binding slightly and down on effort

Fail 18 Jan 2012 87,712 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r brake binding slightly and down on effort

Pass 26 Jan 2011 79,592 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 74,401 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 69,754 miles

both rear indicators faded.

Fail 6 Oct 2008 69,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear indicators faded.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 62,623 miles

antiroll bar bushes at front both sides deteriorated.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 57,706 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 51,946 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 51,946 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 KPX is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KPX, 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 KPX is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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