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BX51 NHV

2001 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,529 mi
Last recorded112,529 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 NHV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 112,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 7 Mar 2018 101,497 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 101,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 98,646 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2017 98,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 1/3 of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 1/3 of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system corroded

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 96,860 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 96,859 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 93,043 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 89,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 85,761 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 81,615 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 77,350 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 72,437 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 72,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Aug 2009 68,436 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 64,437 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 64,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2007 60,227 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 55,204 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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BX51 NHV is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BX51 NHV, 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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BX51 NHV is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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