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BX51 NKF

2001 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,407 mi
Last recorded126,407 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 126,407 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 126,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 121,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 112,919 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 112,918 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 105,815 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 91,292 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 91,292 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 77,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 77,885 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 66,913 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 66,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NKF is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NKF, 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 NKF is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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