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BX51 OCS

2001 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,560 mi
Last recorded130,560 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 OCS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2018 130,560 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working n.s & o.s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 123,145 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot clip missing but not leaking grease.(smaller clip)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 123,025 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f inner cv boot clip missing but not leaking grease.(smaller clip)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 110,497 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 109,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + perrishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

covers fitted to vehicle obstructing view of items

oil leak (gearbox area

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 109,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + perrishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

covers fitted to vehicle obstructing view of items

oil leak (gearbox area

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 105,594 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 101,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 95,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit, worn inner edge recommend replace

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre wearing low, 3mm, wearing inner edge

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 28 Aug 2012 95,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit, worn inner edge recommend replace

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre wearing low, 3mm, wearing inner edge

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Aug 2011 88,020 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside front fog lamp cracked

offside outer sill dented rear

Pass 20 Aug 2010 81,934 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 75,170 miles

no wheel trims fitted

offside outer sill dented

Fail 28 Aug 2009 75,170 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

no wheel trims fitted

offside outer sill dented

Pass 20 Aug 2008 69,195 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 24 Aug 2007 61,437 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 61,436 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to o/s outter sill

Pass 24 Aug 2006 51,303 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 OCS is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Green 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 OCS, 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 OCS is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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