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AY51 BFF

2001 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,438 mi
Last recorded106,438 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 BFF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2021 106,438 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

EML illuminated indicating a problem

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 103,550 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 103,550 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 101,789 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 96,573 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 90,462 miles

Front tyres advance wear inner edges

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear shock assistors deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2016 86,105 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 81,386 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 81,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 77,070 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 77,065 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 75,924 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,897 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 72,960 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,967 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 70,963 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 61,403 miles

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

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

rear tyres stepped

Pass 2 Aug 2008 49,559 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 38,841 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,727 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 22,149 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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AY51 BFF is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AY51 BFF, 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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AY51 BFF is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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