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AY51 DLJ

2001 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

91,200 mi
Last recorded91,200 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 DLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 91,200 miles

Clutch is starting to slip

Fail 1 Aug 2017 91,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Glass opaque (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Glass opaque (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutch is starting to slip

Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall perishing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 78,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall perishing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 67,069 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2015 67,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2014 60,156 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 60,156 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,153 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear tyres weather cracked

oil warning lamp comes on when idle increased

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 9 Jul 2013 54,153 miles

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

both front tyres and nearside rear tyres weather cracked

coolant leak from radiator

oil warning lamp comes on when idle increased

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 45,153 miles

EPC warning light on.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside & nearside rear tyres deteriorating.

overheating warning light flashing.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,706 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking.

epc light on.

Fail 26 Oct 2010 39,667 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking.

epc light on.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 15,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,171 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 28,171 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,323 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 18,578 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,578 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 14,499 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine coolant level below minimum mark

Pass 3 Nov 2005 14,499 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)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine coolant level below minimum mark

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 DLJ is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DLJ, 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 DLJ is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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