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AY51 BJE

2001 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,835 mi
Last recorded70,835 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 BJE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 70,835 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 8 Mar 2019 61,547 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 59,501 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 59,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low poss bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2017 55,863 miles

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 2 Sep 2016 51,179 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 51,179 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 46,975 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 45,753 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 43,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,793 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,559 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 39,510 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 37,509 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,509 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 35,362 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,353 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 29,578 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,873 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 BJE is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BJE, 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 BJE registered?

AY51 BJE is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AY51 BJE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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