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BV51 LHH

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,081 mi
Last recorded88,081 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 LHH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 88,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

epc light on

Fail 8 Oct 2021 88,081 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 82,474 miles

F/Discs worn

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear boot struts weak

Reverse lights innop

Pass 20 Sep 2019 77,676 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

hatchback struts inop

oil leaks

Fail 20 Sep 2019 77,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

hatchback struts inop

oil leaks

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,495 miles

Front tyres 2-3 mm

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear boot struts weak

Pass 21 Sep 2017 69,548 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside accident damage

Offside Front accident damage

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear hatchback struts weak

Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,870 miles

Oil leaks

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 29 Sep 2016 65,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leaks

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 13 Oct 2015 65,750 miles

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 65,253 miles

nearside rear suspension bump stop broken

Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,483 miles

n/s/r bump stop perished

rear tyres low mileage

Pass 11 Oct 2012 62,903 miles

note n/s/r bump stop perished

Pass 12 Oct 2011 60,326 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,120 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 52,846 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 52,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 49,281 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 49,281 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 43,495 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 43,495 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 37,729 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 37,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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 LHH is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LHH, 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 LHH registered?

BV51 LHH is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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