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BU51 XMW

2001 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,857 mi
Last recorded133,857 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 XMW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 133,857 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine has noise on it

Pass 11 Jun 2014 125,637 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 115,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 115,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 105,003 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 105,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 97,508 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 97,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 90,008 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 90,001 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

front disc's pitted and slightly worn

Pass 29 Jun 2009 82,674 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 72,562 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 62,507 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2006 55,624 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 XMW is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 XMW, 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 XMW registered?

BU51 XMW is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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