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Y957 BSF

2001 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,525 mi
Last recorded37,525 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V64,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 BSF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia Classic 8V
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,525 miles

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)

Fail 13 Apr 2009 37,520 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 37,513 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop split

nearside rear tyre cracking over tread

offside rear shock absorber bump stop split

Pass 2 Jun 2008 32,399 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 32,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2007 30,773 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 28,111 miles

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

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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Y957 BSF is a 2001 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y957 BSF, 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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Y957 BSF is a 2001 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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