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AY51 BJK

2001 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,066 mi
Last recorded74,066 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 74,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 73,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 73,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 72,820 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 72,154 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 71,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 70,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 69,315 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 69,315 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 67,093 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 65,021 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 65,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 62,574 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 59,986 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 59,986 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 57,172 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,030 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 53,030 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 47,935 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 42,893 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 37,556 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 37,556 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 32,846 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,850 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 27,850 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,575 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 22,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 18,803 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 BJK is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJK, 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 BJK registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY51 BJK shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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