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BX51 OAP

2001 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,628 mi
Last recorded94,628 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 OAP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 94,628 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 94,613 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 88,350 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 88,346 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 76,353 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 76,353 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,072 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,225 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,413 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 48,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2009 43,884 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,884 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 41,506 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,599 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 39,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 37,386 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 35,195 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 OAP is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OAP, 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 OAP is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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