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BV51 AYB

2001 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,085 mi
Last recorded152,085 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 AYB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 152,085 miles

Oil leak

chips in screen

corrosion on exhaust

headlamps fading

movement in drivers seat

wear on rear tyres

Fail 2 Sep 2014 152,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

chips in screen

corrosion on exhaust

headlamps fading

movement in drivers seat

wear on rear tyres

Pass 3 Sep 2013 134,515 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 134,494 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 133,538 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/Front tyre scuffed

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 121,872 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 22 Aug 2011 113,039 miles

Long travel for hand brake

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 113,036 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Long travel for hand brake

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear wheels stiff in rotate

Pass 7 Sep 2010 103,711 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 103,329 miles

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 89,661 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 89,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2008 77,444 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 67,593 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 52,520 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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BV51 AYB is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV51 AYB, 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 BV51 AYB registered?

BV51 AYB is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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