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BX51 NVU

2001 Skoda Fabia

Bronze Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,822 mi
Last recorded83,822 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 NVU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 83,822 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 68,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 67,982 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 52,291 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 51,306 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 50,023 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 48,895 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 47,164 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 45,992 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2011 44,465 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2011 44,465 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2010 42,479 miles

nearside ands offside front and offside rear tyres are cracking on edges of tread

nearside rear tyre outer wall has a cut and tread is cracking on edges and starting to wear close to legal requirements of 1,6mm

offside and nearside front wiper blades are splitting

Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,921 miles

near side rear tyre has slight cut on outer wall. not exposing cords

Pass 5 Dec 2008 37,879 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 35,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre has cut in outer side wall but ply or cords not exposed

Pass 12 Dec 2007 35,566 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cut in outer side wall but ply or cords not exposed

Pass 13 Dec 2006 31,673 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 31,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 16,014 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 NVU is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Bronze with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NVU, 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 NVU is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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