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AE51 AHA

2001 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,465 mi
Last recorded138,465 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 AHA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 138,465 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 138,462 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 131,066 miles

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Both rear and n/s/f coil springs corroded

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

O/s/f steering rack gaitor twisted, but complete

Pass 19 Jan 2016 126,470 miles

Engine noisey

N/s/f lower wishbone slightly corroded, but not excessively weakend

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2016 126,444 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine noisey

N/s/f lower wishbone slightly corroded, but not excessively weakend

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 110,776 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 107,781 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all lamps pulsing with engine speed!

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f position bulb poor

o/s/r lamp has water inside

steering light came on during test but then turned off during the test!

Fail 12 Feb 2014 107,771 miles

All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine undertray insecure

rear section exhuast badly corroded but not leaking at time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2013 102,390 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all coil springs corroded

front antiroll bar bushes weak

rack gaitor twisted o/s

Fail 18 Feb 2013 102,390 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all coil springs corroded

front antiroll bar bushes weak

rack gaitor twisted o/s

Pass 10 Jan 2012 93,861 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear silencer corroded

stone chip in screen

wireing loom in front of cooling fan is cut through and being pulled in when fan runs

Pass 11 Feb 2011 84,059 miles

o/s/f disc corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2011 84,059 miles

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

n/s/f disc corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 76,990 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 76,979 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 76,976 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 70,218 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 58,823 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 47,716 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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AE51 AHA is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AE51 AHA, 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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AE51 AHA is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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