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AY51 EZF

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

76,177 mi
Last recorded76,177 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 76,177 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 76,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 71,144 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 71,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread down to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers split at ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 67,010 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 67,010 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 61,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked due to age. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 61,864 miles

Brake leaking air and system functionality adversely affected Brake servo hose split. (1.1.21 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure Exhaust joining sleeve corroded away, exhaust insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Loose exhaust sleeve causing minor leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked due to age. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 58,997 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 58,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2020 56,620 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 56,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 53,128 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 52,635 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 46,302 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to outer side wall not down to cords.

Pass 5 Oct 2017 41,558 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 41,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 38,261 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 34,568 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 30,963 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 29,612 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 29,612 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 28,679 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 27,210 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 27,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 24,504 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 21,011 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 21,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 16,233 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,236 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 13,568 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 12,572 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 EZF is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 EZF, 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 EZF is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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