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LJ51 KFA

2001 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V

Yellow Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,259 mi
Last recorded113,259 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V64,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 KFA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia Classic 8V
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 113,259 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 113,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 99,648 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 99,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

engine noisey and rattling.

rear number plate blemmishing.

Pass 19 Aug 2006 84,229 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 84,229 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia Classic 8V?

Based on 635 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,639
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Stop lamp not working 17
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 16
Direction indicator incorrect colour 15
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13
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LJ51 KFA is a 2001 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V in Yellow with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 64,001 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 Classic 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 KFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia Classic 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Skoda Fabia Classic 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ51 KFA is a 2001 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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