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BU51 XLL

2001 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,082 mi
Last recorded103,082 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 XLL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 103,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 95,782 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 93,122 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 93,122 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 91,905 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Jul 2015 91,905 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2009 64,346 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 55,363 miles

central locking inoperative n/s/r

dash panel lamps vary in intensity

Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,761 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre outer sidewall showing signs of perishing

small cut on nearside front tyre inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2006 34,056 miles

front brakes slight binding

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 XLL is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLL, 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 BU51 XLL registered?

BU51 XLL is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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