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BX51 NVW

2001 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,511 mi
Last recorded115,511 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 NVW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 115,511 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

over heated on test

Pass 27 Sep 2024 114,206 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 114,205 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 113,035 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 111,410 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 111,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 109,044 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 109,043 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 106,276 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 100,615 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 89,069 miles

NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 22 Sep 2017 84,221 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 77,435 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 77,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 65,084 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 61,264 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 56,978 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 56,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 53,204 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 49,403 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 44,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,277 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,501 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,705 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,862 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,609 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 NVW is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NVW, 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 NVW is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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