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AY51 BHF

2001 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,703 mi
Last recorded143,703 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 143,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 143,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 139,100 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 136,378 miles

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front o/s tyre is starting to wear

oil leak

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

under floor panel is fitted unable to check some components

Fail 10 Aug 2016 136,378 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both light (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front o/s tyre is starting to wear

oil leak

rear n/s shock cover is insecure

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

under floor panel is fitted unable to check some components

Fail 22 Jul 2015 133,240 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f lower arm bushe

Pass 22 Jul 2015 133,240 miles

n/s/f lower arm bushe

Fail 13 Aug 2014 129,902 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lower arm bushes worn

Pass 13 Aug 2014 129,902 miles

lower arm bushes worn

Pass 26 Jul 2013 126,096 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 123,088 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 123,088 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 119,941 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 119,941 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn

rear discs pitted

Pass 7 Jul 2010 110,804 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 110,804 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 96,864 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 77,752 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 77,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 63,832 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 52,903 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 BHF is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BHF, 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 BHF registered?

AY51 BHF is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 September 2001.

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