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AE51 DYM

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,486 mi
Last recorded212,486 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 DYM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 212,486 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 211,902 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 202,546 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake hoses starting to perish

n/s/r tyre wear low on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2017 202,546 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust corroded

front brake hoses starting to perish

n/s/r tyre wear low on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2016 191,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2016 191,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 180,873 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides headlight glasses deteriating

both sides rear shock absorber covers insecure

rear silencer deteriated

Fail 23 Apr 2015 180,873 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides headlight glasses deteriating

both sides rear shock absorber covers insecure

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 23 Apr 2014 171,212 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 162,282 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 150,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 137,684 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 137,684 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 126,825 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 126,825 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2009 116,072 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 102,909 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 86,225 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2007 86,225 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 79,622 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 79,280 miles

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

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 DYM is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DYM, 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 DYM is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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