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BU51 XMG

2001 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

121,715 mi
Last recorded121,715 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 XMG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 121,715 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 121,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 112,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 99,255 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 89,766 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 89,766 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 79,427 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 77,164 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 74,274 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 74,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 72,403 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 67,751 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,747 miles

minor oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 61,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

minor oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 44,898 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,580 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 44,245 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,065 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,799 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 39,323 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 37,534 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 35,381 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,955 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,259 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 XMG is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 XMG, 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 XMG is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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