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BV51 LGX

2001 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,554 mi
Last recorded158,554 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 LGX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 158,554 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box skin corrded

Pass 14 Oct 2017 148,719 miles

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

exhaust in poor conditoin

Pass 26 Oct 2016 137,061 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 123,263 miles

Rear exhaust skin correded

both rear close to limit

Pass 18 Oct 2014 108,652 miles

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

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

back box outer skin rotten

Pass 19 Oct 2013 95,457 miles

offside cv boot split

Pass 13 Oct 2012 82,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 67,802 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 67,802 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,014 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,732 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,520 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,084 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 41,084 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,173 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 36,173 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 LGX is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV51 LGX, 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 LGX registered?

BV51 LGX is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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