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BX51 OED

2001 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,753 mi
Last recorded122,753 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 OED
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 122,753 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 122,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 113,566 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 107,131 miles

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

fuel warning light illuminated

slight oil leak on engine

unable to assess nearside brake pipes properly due to plastic cover fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2011 107,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

fuel warning light illuminated

near and offside front brake discs worn (Reccommend Replacement)

slight oil leak on engine

unable to assess nearside brake pipes properly due to plastic cover fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2011 107,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

engine has misfire and very noisey

engine management light illuminated on dash

oil leaks around engine area

rear number plate discoloured

unable to access and check rear seatbelts

Pass 22 Feb 2010 97,892 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear reg plate

Pass 12 Feb 2009 89,012 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 79,014 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2008 78,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2007 66,432 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 66,432 miles

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

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

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 OED is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OED, 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 OED is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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