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BV51 NZO

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

67,759 mi
Last recorded67,759 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 NZO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 67,759 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2025 67,752 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2024 61,537 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2023 50,847 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 49,100 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 45,148 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 20,856 miles

both front suspension arms and struts and brake calipers and under carriage corroded and the same at the rear

gearbox oil leak

slight blow on rear exhaust section

Pass 17 Dec 2018 20,678 miles

Rear some corrosion to both shockabsorbers

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

transmission leak

Fail 17 Dec 2018 20,678 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Undertray likely to become detached and offside (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear some corrosion to both shockabsorbers

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

transmission leak

Pass 19 Dec 2017 19,834 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

transmission oil leak

undertray insecure

Fail 19 Dec 2017 19,834 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front both tyres heavily perrished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

transmission oil leak

undertray insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2016 19,137 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front tyres perrished

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

transmission leak

Fail 28 Dec 2016 19,136 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front tyres perrished

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

transmission leak

Pass 6 Jan 2016 18,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres slightly perrished

some corrosion to rear coil springs

transmission oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2016 18,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres slightly perrished

some corrosion to rear coil springs

transmission oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2014 17,526 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer corroded

some oil present around gearbox and engine sumps

Pass 1 Dec 2014 17,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear silencer corroded

some oil present around gearbox and engine sumps

Pass 19 Nov 2013 16,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

gearbox oil leak.

rear exhaust rusty.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 16,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

gearbox oil leak.

o.s.r tyre outer wall perishing.

rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 15,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 15,390 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 14,612 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 14,612 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 13,509 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 12,081 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 12,081 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 9,702 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 6,835 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 5,175 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 NZO is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 NZO, 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 NZO is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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