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BV51 LNO

2001 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

102,002 mi
Last recorded102,002 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 LNO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 102,002 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 91,866 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 91,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 81,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 75,977 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion rear exhaust section

Pass 22 Sep 2021 68,958 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

low reading o/s parking brake

Fail 17 Sep 2021 68,954 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

low reading o/s parking brake

Pass 9 Sep 2020 63,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 60,018 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 55,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wear edges both front tyres 185/60/14

Pass 2 Oct 2017 51,003 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 48,933 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 45,875 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,727 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 41,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 39,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 37,234 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 34,863 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 34,863 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 33,157 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 33,157 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 31,033 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 28,522 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2007 28,522 miles

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

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2006 22,512 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 19,632 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 LNO is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LNO, 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 LNO registered?

BV51 LNO is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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