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BV51 LGW

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,283 mi
Last recorded116,283 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 LGW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 116,283 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 115,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 102,777 miles

Nearside Rear has accident damage to light and body

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside chassis leg has dampness on where fuel pipes run

Pass 16 Sep 2014 91,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 91,711 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 77,713 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine rpm unstable at idle

offside front headlamp lense is deteriorated but output is acceptable

repair to nearside rear lamp lense

Pass 22 Aug 2012 60,984 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 60,979 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,809 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,970 miles

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

o/s/r wheel trim missing

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,170 miles

advise front underbody cover fitted not allowing full inspection.

advise nearside rear tyre inner wall has surface cracks

Fail 8 Sep 2009 43,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise front underbody cover fitted not allowing full inspection.

advise nearside rear tyre inner wall has surface cracks

Pass 9 Sep 2008 40,670 miles

advise surface corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,738 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 34,931 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front outer tyre wall scuffed not to cords at present

Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,931 miles

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

nearside front outer tyre wall scuffed not to cords at present

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 LGW is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LGW, 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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BV51 LGW is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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