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BV51 LHU

2001 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,448 mi
Last recorded73,448 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 LHU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhausts bracket corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 69,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 59,461 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 51,923 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 37,585 miles

front lower wishbone bushes perishing splitting and slight play

headlamps tarnishing

neaside front offside front and nearside rear tyres worn low

Fail 3 Jun 2013 37,584 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front lower wishbone bushes perishing splitting and slight play

headlamps tarnishing

neaside front offside front and nearside rear tyres worn low

Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,448 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2011 32,701 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,397 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,201 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 27,128 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 24,641 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 22,861 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 LHU is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LHU, 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 LHU registered?

BV51 LHU is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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