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AY51 BFO

2001 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,735 mi
Last recorded48,735 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 BFO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,735 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front brake has slight bind

Pass 9 May 2014 48,234 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 44,398 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 43,978 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 43,140 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2010 41,856 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 41,855 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2009 40,745 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2008 39,335 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 38,393 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 37,207 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 BFO is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BFO, 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 BFO registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY51 BFO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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