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AY51 EVT

2001 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,274 mi
Last recorded59,274 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 EVT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2019 59,274 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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 Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point/sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak + level below minimum ()

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

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

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

centre & rear exhaust very corroded - not leaking

centre exhaust clamp broken

noise from water pump area

Pass 28 Nov 2018 59,085 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp and rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 58,835 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

both front tyres cracked & perished

both rear coil springs corroded

engine management light stays on

exhaust system corroded - not leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2016 58,336 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light stays on

exhaust system corroded - not leaking

Pass 1 Dec 2015 57,639 miles

exhaust system corroded (not leaking)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 56,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 56,174 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 54,567 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 54,567 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 52,722 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 51,811 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 50,458 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 48,450 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 46,314 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 44,173 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 40,248 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 34,481 miles

Exhaust corroding

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 EVT is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EVT, 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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What year was AY51 EVT registered?

AY51 EVT is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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