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AY51 BJF

2001 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,562 mi
Last recorded150,562 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 BJF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 150,562 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 144,849 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2012 138,112 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 132,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Feb 2010 124,103 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 115,630 miles

o/s outer sill damaged

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2009 115,630 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

o/s outer sill damaged

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2008 106,851 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007
Fail 16 Aug 2006 86,703 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake binding

oil level low put in 1 litre to top up

remote innop

Pass 16 Aug 2006 86,703 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding

oil level low put in 1 litre to top up

remote innop

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 BJF is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJF, 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 BJF registered?

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

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