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AY51 DKN

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,613 mi
Last recorded54,613 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 DKN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 54,613 miles

Both brake flexible hoses perished.

Both rear suspension bump stops damaged.

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside front outer cv gaiter perished.

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside front outer cv gaiter heavily perished.

Offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge.

Fail 14 Sep 2016 54,539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both brake flexible hoses perished.

Both rear suspension bump stops damaged.

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside front outer cv gaiter perished.

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside front outer cv gaiter heavily perished.

Offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 50,258 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split.

Both headlight lens slightly discoloured.

Both rear suspension bumpstops damaged.

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside front brake pads worn low, approx 3mm.

Offside cv gaiter perished.

Fail 16 Sep 2015 50,258 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split.

Both headlight lens slightly discoloured.

Both rear suspension bumpstops damaged.

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside front brake pads worn low, approx 3mm.

Offside cv gaiter perished.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,768 miles

Nearside front brake pads worn low, approx: 3mm.

Nearside rear bumpstop damaged.

Nearside wiper blade starting to split.

Offside rear coil spring corroded.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 45,695 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brake pads worn low, approx: 3mm.

Nearside rear bumpstop damaged.

Nearside wiper blade starting to split.

Offside rear coil spring corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,045 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,105 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,476 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 28,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,428 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 24,079 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 24,079 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 21,873 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 19,303 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 16,435 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 16,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DKN is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DKN, 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 DKN is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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