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A14 PBK

2001 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,715 mi
Last recorded179,715 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 PBK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 179,715 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 165,787 miles

Nearside Rear shocker shroud dropped down

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear silencer outer skin coming off

Fail 7 Oct 2015 165,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear shocker shroud dropped down

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear silencer outer skin coming off

Pass 13 Oct 2014 155,640 miles

both rear shocker shrouds droped down hair lile cracks in o/s front flexible brake hose

outer skin coming off rear silencer

Fail 10 Oct 2014 155,640 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

both rear shocker shrouds droped down hair lile cracks in o/s front flexible brake hose

outer skin coming off rear silencer

Pass 13 Oct 2013 146,771 miles

both front wipers split on ends o/s reversing light out break fluid getting low outer skin of rear silencer coming off n/s/r brake slightly binding both rear shrouds droped down very slight movement in lower ball joint parking brake travel getting hi

Pass 12 Oct 2012 138,295 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 138,295 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on both shoulders close to canvas both rear shocker shrouds droped down exhaust outer skin coming off rear silencer

Pass 14 Oct 2011 130,377 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 117,528 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 97,607 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 76,081 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges. offside rear tyre has cracks on outer wall.

Fail 19 Sep 2008 76,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edges. offside rear tyre has cracks on outer wall.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 54,557 miles

4 year cambelt interval

temp gauge not funtioning correctly

Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,792 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 57,452 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 27,932 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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A14 PBK is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 A14 PBK, 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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What year was A14 PBK registered?

A14 PBK is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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