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BU51 XLY

2001 Skoda Fabia

Bronze Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,813 mi
Last recorded116,813 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 XLY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2017 116,813 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

back box outer skin corroded badly

boot wont open from the outside

both headlamps dull

eml light on

rear springs badly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 101,491 miles

Child Seat Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Seat Belt

Engine Management Light On Indicating A Fault

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 101,491 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Seat Belt

Engine Management Light On Indicating A Fault

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,146 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs corroded

exhaused corroded

front headlamps cloudy/misty

o/s/r wheel v binding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2014 73,291 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 60,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jan 2013 60,451 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2012 57,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2012 57,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 55,572 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 24 May 2011 55,572 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 May 2010 48,367 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,800 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,983 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 18,336 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 13,577 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 13,577 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 13,168 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 13,168 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 XLY is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Bronze with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BU51 XLY, 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 XLY is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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