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AO51 MDZ

2001 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

166,783 mi
Last recorded166,783 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 MDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 166,783 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 163,193 miles

slight noise on o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 160,910 miles

slight noise on o/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 22 Feb 2017 160,910 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

slight noise on o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 20 Feb 2016 159,519 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 159,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 158,414 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 158,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 152,810 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 152,754 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 143,922 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 143,877 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 135,683 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 135,635 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 129,165 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 117,844 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 117,844 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 109,496 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 109,300 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 103,131 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 103,131 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 97,108 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Fail 24 Mar 2007 97,108 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Mar 2006 88,265 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2006 88,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MDZ is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 MDZ, 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 MDZ is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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