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AY51 BFL

2001 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,956 mi
Last recorded103,956 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 BFL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 103,956 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 94,761 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 89,668 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2010 89,668 miles

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2009 81,094 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 81,094 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 67,637 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 58,705 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 58,705 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 51,128 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 BFL is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY51 BFL, 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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What year was AY51 BFL registered?

AY51 BFL is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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