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AE51 FAM

2001 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,254 mi
Last recorded68,254 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FAM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 68,254 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to split

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 68,254 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to split

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 65,765 miles

Engine temperature warning light on. Cold or hot.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 65,745 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH... Glasses are UV damaged and preventing any kind of beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine temperature warning light on. Cold or hot.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 63,129 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 61,022 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 59,141 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,598 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 56,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,015 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2011 54,015 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 49,284 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 43,225 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 43,223 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 41,011 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,060 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 29,259 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 29,259 miles

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

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 FAM is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FAM, 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 FAM is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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