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BU51 XMO

2001 Skoda Fabia

Bronze Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,665 mi
Last recorded86,665 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 XMO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 86,665 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f tyre slight wear inner edge

product on headlight lens not affecting output

rattle on engine

Pass 29 Oct 2018 82,548 miles

headlight aim distorting

movement in osf seat

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

rattle on engine

rear number plate deterioating

Fail 29 Oct 2018 82,548 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

headlight aim distorting

movement in osf seat

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

rattle on engine

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 4 Nov 2017 78,497 miles

headlight aim distorting

movement in osf seat

nsf wiperblade splitting

osf tyre worn on inner edge

slight engine rattle/oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2017 78,497 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

headlight aim distorting

movement in osf seat

nsf wiperblade splitting

osf tyre worn on inner edge

slight engine rattle/oil leak

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 4 Nov 2016 73,885 miles

nsf brake pad low

travel in handbrake lever

headlight aim distorting

movement in osf seat

Pass 27 Oct 2015 68,726 miles

travel in handbrake lever

Fail 26 Oct 2015 68,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,774 miles

front headlight aim distorting

front tyres worn on edges

nsf cv gaiter split

osr tyre tread low / cracking

travel in handbrake

Pass 8 Nov 2013 61,967 miles

front wipers splitting/osf smeering

osr tyre cracking

travel in handbrake leaver

Fail 8 Nov 2013 61,967 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

front wipers splitting/osf smeering

osr tyre cracking

play in nsf drop link

travel in handbrake leaver

Pass 1 Nov 2012 59,748 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 57,426 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 54,914 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 52,403 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 47,456 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 47,456 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 41,942 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 41,941 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 35,120 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 28,080 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 XMO is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Bronze with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XMO, 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 XMO registered?

BU51 XMO is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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