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BU51 XMK

2001 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,578 mi
Last recorded116,578 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 XMK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 116,578 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 104,818 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 94,190 miles

cuts in n/s/r tyre wall

Fail 5 Aug 2016 94,190 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

cuts in n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 7 Aug 2015 82,967 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 74,554 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside rear shockabsorber dust shields adrift

Pass 28 Aug 2013 72,773 miles

advise offside and nearside rear shockabsorber dust shields adrift

Fail 28 Aug 2013 72,773 miles

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

advise offside and nearside rear shockabsorber dust shields adrift

Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,021 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise offside and nearside rear shockabsorber dust shields adrift

advise rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

Fail 20 Aug 2012 70,019 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise offside and nearside rear shockabsorber dust shields adrift

advise rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,173 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 59,242 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise nearside rear shockabsorber dust shield adrift

Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,004 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,169 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,948 miles

Nearside Front 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 XMK is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XMK, 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 XMK is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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