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AY51 BGK

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

199,636 mi
Last recorded199,636 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 BGK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 199,636 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2018 199,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2017 188,764 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2016 166,333 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 166,333 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 166,333 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 144,080 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 122,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 122,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 105,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Dec 2013 105,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jan 2013 97,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2013 97,351 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/rear brake disc very rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2011 90,567 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 83,916 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 83,916 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 78,448 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 78,445 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

spare tyre soft

Pass 1 Aug 2008 76,446 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 76,446 miles

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 24 May 2007 71,248 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 59,600 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 51,520 miles

Offside front trye required shortly,rear brake discs required shortly

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 BGK is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 BGK, 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 BGK registered?

AY51 BGK is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is AY51 BGK safe to buy?

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