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BX51 OCN

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,743 mi
Last recorded110,743 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 110,743 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 110,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 100,554 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhust corrorded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 87,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 87,732 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 73,715 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front no plate damaged slightly and front wiper blades split slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,778 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,830 miles

small cracks on outer wall off near side rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2009 32,671 miles

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

small cracks on outer wall off near side rear tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2008 23,264 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,264 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,484 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,171 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 OCN is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OCN, 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 OCN is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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