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AY51 DKX

2001 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

75,506 mi
Last recorded75,506 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 DKX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 75,506 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

EXHAUST: REAR SILENCER CASING DETERIORATED

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 75,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

EXHAUST: REAR SILENCER CASING DETERIORATED

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREAD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 73,510 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

EXHAUST: REAR SILENCER CASING DETERIORATED

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ADVISE REPLACEMENT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 71,189 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

EXHAUST: REAR SILENCER CASING DETERIORATED

NSR TYRE AGED (2008)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 68,282 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

EXHAUST: REAR SILENCER DETERIORATED

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE SLIGHTLY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE SLIGHTLY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

SLIGHT NOISE FROM NSF WHEEL BEARING

Fail 29 Aug 2018 68,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn CONSOLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

EXHAUST: REAR SILENCER DETERIORATED

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE SLIGHTLY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE SLIGHTLY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

SLIGHT NOISE FROM NSF WHEEL BEARING

Pass 29 Aug 2017 64,594 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Nearside Rear SHOCK COVER INSCURE

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 64,541 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear SHOCK COVER INSCURE

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND POSSIBLE HANDBRAKE LEVER IN DRUM SIEZEING

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 61,098 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK - SUSPECT TOP COVER GASKET

EXHAUST: REAR SILENCER CASING DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BEAM IMAGE CLARITY POOR - ADVISE COMPOUNDING OF LENS (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 61,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT CONNECTING POINT TO MIDDLE (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEAK - SUSPECT TOP COVER GASKET

EXHAUST: REAR SILENCER CASING DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BEAM IMAGE CLARITY POOR - ADVISE COMPOUNDING OF LENS (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 58,415 miles

EXHAUST: CENTRE SECTION CONNECTING SLEEVE ROTTEN

EXHAUST: REAR SILENCER DETERIORATED

N/S WIPER DETERIORATED

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT BIND IN OSR BRAKE

Fail 27 Aug 2014 54,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,924 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 51,392 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CASING CORRODED

Fail 19 Aug 2013 51,392 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CASING CORRODED

Pass 31 Aug 2012 48,692 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cat to middle section sleeve corroded, recommend replacement asap.

o/s/r tyre heavily perished, recommend replacement asap.

Fail 31 Aug 2012 48,690 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cat to middle section sleeve corroded, recommend replacement asap.

o/s/r tyre heavily perished, recommend replacement asap.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,569 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 45,565 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,686 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,676 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,275 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brakes bind slightly

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 1 Sep 2008 35,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brakes bind slightly

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,062 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,765 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 8 Sep 2005 19,866 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 DKX is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 DKX, 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 DKX is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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