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AY51 DKE

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,390 mi
Last recorded94,390 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 DKE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 94,390 miles

Fuel filter rusty

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 91,406 miles

Oil leak

vehicle electrics flicker when engine running

Fail 12 Feb 2014 91,402 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

vehicle electrics flicker when engine running

Pass 20 Feb 2013 85,966 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 20 Feb 2013 85,964 miles

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

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 6 Mar 2012 79,850 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 78,370 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f brake disc poor

Fail 9 Mar 2011 78,370 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f brake disc poor

Pass 18 Mar 2010 74,402 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 66,938 miles

exhaust rear box corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,510 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 57,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 53,449 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 45,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 45,389 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 DKE is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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