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BU51 XLB

2001 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,212 mi
Last recorded84,212 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 XLB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 84,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded.

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 82,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 78,459 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 5 Nov 2018 78,457 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 70,769 miles

rear discs corroded.

under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 61,243 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 61,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 47,567 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to crack (perishing with age).

Pass 21 Oct 2014 33,975 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r light cluster cracked lens

Pass 5 Nov 2013 25,506 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 25,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 22,765 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 21,168 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 19,694 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 19,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 18,396 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 17,000 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 17,000 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 15,661 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 14,830 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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BU51 XLB is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU51 XLB, 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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BU51 XLB is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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