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AY51 BGX

2001 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,658 mi
Last recorded51,658 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 BGX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,658 miles

Nearside Front tyre has impact damage to outer side wall

electronic pedal control light is on

engine covers and under trays are fitted obscuring some components

engine management light is on

Pass 29 Oct 2015 45,967 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Oct 2015 45,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshapen on inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2014 40,151 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 40,151 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 34,745 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 24,284 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,307 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 22,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 21,583 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F tyre sidewall's cracked/perished.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,655 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,017 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,137 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 13,464 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 BGX is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BGX, 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 BGX registered?

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

Is AY51 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 BGX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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