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BV51 LHP

2001 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,513 mi
Last recorded82,513 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 LHP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,513 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 82,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 75,102 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 75,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 61,574 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 61,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 50,840 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 40,524 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Fail 3 Jul 2009 40,524 miles

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,280 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 28,028 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 25,376 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 21,488 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 LHP is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LHP, 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 LHP is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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