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BX51 NJE

2001 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,393 mi
Last recorded81,393 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 NJE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 81,393 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2020 81,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

handbrake has slight reserve travel

Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,791 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r, both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 69,676 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r, both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 59,624 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 59,614 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 51,431 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 51,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 40,849 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 40,849 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is egg shaped and could blow (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2015 30,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 30,391 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,645 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 13,503 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 6,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 6,364 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 6,362 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 6,170 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 5,975 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 5,596 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 5,195 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 4,735 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 NJE is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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