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BX51 NLU

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

71,829 mi
Last recorded71,829 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 NLU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 71,829 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 71,823 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 71,823 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 66,684 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 61,950 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2014 61,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 56,813 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 56,813 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 56,811 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2011 50,395 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2011 50,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine has a oil leek

engine malfunction lamp illuminated.

nearside front wiper blade split

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,992 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 24 Aug 2010 43,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 4 Aug 2009 36,684 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 32,647 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 32,647 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,313 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 29,313 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 26,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 26,020 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 NLU is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NLU, 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 NLU is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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