MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Lowering springs fitted
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Lowering springs fitted
Stop lamp(s) all not working Os (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
mill light on
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear both shocker covers broken
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
advise o/s/r brake binding slightly
both rear tyres slightly mishaped
vehicle road tested for brakes as to low for rollers
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
slight movement/play in n/s/f track arm
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
slight movement/play in n/s/f track arm
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VR51 BYE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 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 VR51 BYE, 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 22 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VR51 BYE registered?
VR51 BYE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 October 2004.
Is VR51 BYE safe to buy?
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