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BV51 LHN

2001 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

213,251 mi
Last recorded213,251 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 213,251 miles

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

Offside Front Wishbone bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2020 213,251 miles

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

Offside Front Wishbone bush slightly deteriorated

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2019 206,882 miles

Front both wishbone bush slightly play

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2019 206,882 miles

Front both wishbone bush slightly play

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 202,029 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front outer track -rod end slight play at the ball joint

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

Offside Front Wishbone bush slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2018 202,029 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front outer track -rod end slight play at the ball joint

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wishbone bush slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 195,571 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2016 187,024 miles

Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2015 184,151 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 176,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 170,274 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 170,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 150,449 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 150,449 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 132,631 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 115,920 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 103,025 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 90,596 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 76,775 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 76,775 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 64,674 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 54,346 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 LHN is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LHN, 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 LHN is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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