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AY51 BGF

2001 Skoda Fabia

Bronze Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,663 mi
Last recorded127,663 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 BGF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 127,663 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 65,820 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 63,686 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 62,048 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,048 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 59,827 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,954 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 53,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,496 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,038 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 43,022 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,587 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 27,613 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 BGF is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Bronze with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AY51 BGF, 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 BGF registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY51 BGF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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