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AY51 BHW

2001 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

143,129 mi
Last recorded143,129 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 143,129 miles

Front oil leaks & residue

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pattern not good (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pattern not good (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear boot not checked (full)

Rear exh silencer corroded

eng oil lamp flashes oil level ok

Pass 1 Mar 2018 140,740 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 140,714 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil warning light on

Pass 9 Mar 2017 138,887 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Oil leaks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Number plate slightly faded

Wipers slightly splitting

Nearside front tyre heavily perishing and splitting

Fail 8 Mar 2017 138,887 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust clamp broken (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Oil leaks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Number plate slightly faded

Wipers slightly splitting

Nearside front tyre heavily perishing and splitting

Pass 11 Apr 2016 137,198 miles

both rear tyres worn and perished

front exhaust clamp broken

front number plate in poor condition

n/s/f tyre perished

oil leak

oil light on

Fail 10 Mar 2016 137,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres worn and perished

engine oil light on

front exhaust clamp broken

front number plate in poor condition

n/s/f tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 135,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both exhaust box outer casings starting to deteriorate

both rear shock dust covers dropped down

Fail 19 Feb 2015 134,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both exhaust box outer casings starting to deteriorate

both rear shock dust covers dropped down

strong advise no coolant in header tank

Pass 13 Mar 2014 132,455 miles

bonnet lock stiff to open

both headlight glass going misty

both rear shock covers hanging loose

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

oil light flashing on

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Mar 2014 132,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch stiff

outer casing on rear exhaust box corroded

rear wheels binding slightly

Fail 6 Mar 2014 132,357 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

bonnet lock stiff to open

both headlight glass going misty

both rear shock covers hanging loose

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

oil light flashing on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Mar 2013 129,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

outter casing on rear box corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2013 129,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

outter casing on rear box corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 126,565 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 126,552 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

bonnet pull broken

Pass 21 Mar 2011 112,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 112,790 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 98,205 miles

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

hand brake high

nail in n/s/f tyre and worn off on outer shoulder

squelching/fluid noise in both sides of steering rack-unable to see/feel any signs of a leak

unable to see power steering resevoire level

Pass 18 Mar 2009 87,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 72,952 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 72,952 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 60,608 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 60,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 49,437 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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 BHW is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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