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BX51 NVM

2001 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,306 mi
Last recorded180,306 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 NVM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 May 2017 180,306 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 163,591 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 140,984 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 118,615 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 103,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2013 103,839 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2012 99,651 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 99,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 93,966 miles

corrosion/pitting on nearside rear brake disc

Fail 31 Mar 2011 93,963 miles

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

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

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

corrosion/pitting on nearside rear brake disc

Pass 7 Apr 2010 84,346 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 74,238 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 74,238 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 58,912 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 58,912 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 44,404 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 25,367 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 23,393 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)

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 NVM is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 BX51 NVM, 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 NVM is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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