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AY51 EYW

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,453 mi
Last recorded76,453 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 76,453 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 76,453 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 70,338 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 60,278 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak visible underside vehicle and in engine bay. Further investigation will be required to determine severity and location

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2018 60,095 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Front wipers not tested due to washers not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/70/14 81T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70/14 81T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak visible underside vehicle and in engine bay. Further investigation will be required to determine severity and location

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2017 50,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 50,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 41,621 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 32,207 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 32,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 24,625 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 19,293 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 16,280 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 12,494 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges continental 165/70/R14T

Pass 27 Oct 2010 11,417 miles

wipers noisy

Pass 22 Oct 2009 10,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 9,289 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 8,090 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 6,565 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 EYW is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EYW, 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 EYW registered?

AY51 EYW is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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