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BV51 LME

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,631 mi
Last recorded138,631 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 138,631 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 138,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 125,596 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 125,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine Rattle?

Screen washer bottle leaks

Water temp light remains on.

Pass 3 Nov 2012 113,473 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 113,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 101,935 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 91,383 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 83,919 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 74,801 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 74,801 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front wheel has slight bind

Pass 2 Nov 2007 59,984 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 46,176 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 LME is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver 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 LME, 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 LME is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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