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AE51 BVA

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,003 mi
Last recorded158,003 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 BVA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 158,003 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 157,958 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 154,391 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 149,962 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 145,795 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 140,808 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 136,014 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 130,036 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 121,807 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 113,452 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 103,304 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 103,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 24 Aug 2006 85,578 miles

nearside front fog light glass damaged

offside rear tyre 2+mm

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 BVA is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AE51 BVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 BVA registered?

AE51 BVA is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is AE51 BVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 BVA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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