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AO51 MEV

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,104 mi
Last recorded86,104 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 MEV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 86,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 81,425 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jun 2017 79,277 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 79,194 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s and o/s (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 76,964 miles

EML

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight restriction on front brakes

Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2015 73,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2014 70,237 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 67,504 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 62,223 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,639 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 39,854 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 39,854 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 22,696 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,684 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 20,395 miles

n/s and o/s rear bump stops worn

Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,041 miles

N/S AND O/F REAR BUMP STOPS WORN

Pass 21 Jun 2005 17,458 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 MEV is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MEV, 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 MEV is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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