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AY51 FUV

2001 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,968 mi
Last recorded106,968 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 FUV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 106,968 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, recommend refurbishment (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front antiroll bar fouling subframe

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively recommend investigation (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 101,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 94,138 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 94,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 82,113 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 82,113 miles

Stop lamp not working both rears (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 73,086 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Warning lamp on dash dimly lit and unable to identify

Fail 19 Oct 2016 73,086 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Warning lamp on dash dimly lit and unable to identify

Fail 11 Oct 2016 73,073 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip detached (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam image just visible

Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,885 miles

Boot full

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2015 64,885 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Boot full

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 57,179 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 57,179 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 50,597 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 25 Sep 2013 50,597 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2012 48,815 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 48,815 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 46,730 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)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 44,468 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 41,556 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,425 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,065 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 30,516 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 25,650 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 FUV is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FUV, 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 FUV registered?

AY51 FUV is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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