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AP51 LFO

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,707 mi
Last recorded110,707 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 LFO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 110,707 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 110,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 106,616 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 102,878 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 102,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 98,006 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 90,137 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small split in n/s wiper blade

Fail 5 Sep 2014 90,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

NSF and OSF wiper blades split but do clear screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded away and adrift and could cause danger to other road users should portions fall

Pass 21 Sep 2013 82,494 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 67,132 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,404 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 53,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 42,621 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,346 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,619 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,195 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,871 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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AP51 LFO is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AP51 LFO, 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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AP51 LFO is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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