CarVerify

Free Car Check

AY51 DKF

2001 Skoda Fabia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,328 mi
Last recorded139,328 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 DKF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 139,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp insecure/damaged

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush splitting

Offside Front wing panel and bumper damaged

Offside headlamp bracket broken ?lamp still secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel flap retainer defective

parking brake lever has a lot of travel

service brake just met requirements

Fail 10 Nov 2022 139,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened both at neck (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp insecure/damaged

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush splitting

Offside Front wing panel and bumper damaged

Offside headlamp bracket broken ?lamp still secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel flap retainer defective

parking brake lever has a lot of travel

service brake just met requirements

Pass 17 Nov 2021 132,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge and slightly perished

nearside headlight slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2021 132,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge and slightly perished

nearside headlight slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2020 127,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hand brake travel at limits

rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2020 127,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hand brake travel at limits

rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2019 122,979 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 122,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing insecure nut loose (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 115,446 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 115,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust sield becoming insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2017 106,586 miles

1/ both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 23 Oct 2017 106,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

1/ both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 99,554 miles

1. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode. 2. Slight damage to front number plate.

3. Hand brake travel close to limit.

Fail 24 Oct 2016 99,382 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

1. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode. 2. Slight damage to front number plate.

3. Hand brake travel close to limit.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 94,065 miles

child seats fitted

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2014 88,535 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 88,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2013 82,196 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 72,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2012 72,154 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 61,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

note front under tray fitted to vehicle..

Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,146 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 54,606 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 50,577 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,296 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 35,371 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 26,790 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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AY51 DKF is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 DKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY51 DKF?

You can check the full history of AY51 DKF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AY51 DKF registered?

AY51 DKF is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is AY51 DKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 DKF shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY51 DKF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AY51 DKF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.