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BU51 XMP

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,493 mi
Last recorded143,493 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 XMP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 143,493 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 143,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 136,547 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 129,855 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 123,972 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 116,267 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 110,935 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 100,245 miles

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 100,245 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 89,183 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 75,474 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 61,380 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 61,380 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 XMP is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XMP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 XMP registered?

BU51 XMP is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is BU51 XMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 XMP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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