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Y451 NYD

2001 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,880 mi
Last recorded201,880 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY451 NYD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 201,880 miles

o/s rear lamp damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2011 201,880 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear lamp damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2010 188,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished and cut

Fail 14 Jun 2010 188,264 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre perished and cut

Pass 14 Sep 2009 179,962 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 179,962 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 155,363 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 155,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 154,738 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2006 126,511 miles

BOTH REAR SKOCKABSORBERS HAVE INSECURE DUST COVERS.

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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Y451 NYD is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y451 NYD, 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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Y451 NYD is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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