MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,328 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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
1/ both front tyres worn on inside edge
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
1. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode. 2. Slight damage to front number plate.
3. Hand brake travel close to limit.
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.
child seats fitted
rear exhaust deteriorated
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
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
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
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..
Both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly.
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)
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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.
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AY51 DKF is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 September 2001.
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