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BU51 XML

2001 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,063 mi
Last recorded140,063 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 XML
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 140,063 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 133,912 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 133,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 120,881 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inner braking surface

handbrake travel slightly high

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2011 120,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear brake discs corroded on inner braking surface

handbrake travel slightly high

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2010 111,135 miles

corrosion to rear discs

Fail 25 Aug 2010 111,135 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion to rear discs

Pass 29 Jul 2009 103,163 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 103,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 94,905 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 94,905 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

osr inner wheel rim buckled

Pass 13 Aug 2007 86,755 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 74,338 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 XML is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XML, 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 XML is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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