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BV51 NZP

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,291 mi
Last recorded114,291 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 114,291 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 114,160 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 108,430 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Fail 22 Jan 2016 108,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Pass 16 Jan 2015 100,805 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 100,726 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 91,669 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 83,397 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 83,397 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,590 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drive belt splitting

Pass 21 Jan 2011 68,304 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 68,300 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 58,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 58,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 47,999 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 37,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 35,573 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 30,303 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 NZP is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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