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BV51 LHJ

2001 Skoda Fabia

Bronze Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,480 mi
Last recorded91,480 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 LHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 91,480 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 82,969 miles

Headlamps starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Aug 2018 68,686 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion in relation to age of vehicle

Fail 25 Aug 2018 68,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion in relation to age of vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2017 60,832 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 52,699 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 52,695 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 49,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 49,707 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2015 49,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 46,006 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 46,006 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 42,595 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 42,589 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 35,730 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 35,730 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 31,614 miles

Rear number plate slightly disfigured

Pass 3 Nov 2010 27,485 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 23,921 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 21,065 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 18,525 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 16,107 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 LHJ is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Bronze with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LHJ, 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 LHJ registered?

BV51 LHJ is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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