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YY61 BNJ

2011 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,133 mi
Last recorded91,133 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Fabia58,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 BNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 91,133 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 88,979 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 88,064 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 86,548 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 86,548 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 83,963 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 83,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 81,281 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 74,514 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 74,514 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2018 67,546 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 58,603 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 48,038 miles

emission report not possable

Pass 16 Nov 2015 36,996 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner wall cracked / split but chords not exposeded

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

Offside Front tyre inner wall cracked/split but chords not exposeded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 31,647 miles

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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YY61 BNJ is a 2011 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 58,682 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 YY61 BNJ, 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 15 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY61 BNJ registered?

YY61 BNJ is a 2011 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is YY61 BNJ safe to buy?

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