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AE51 FBK

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,862 mi
Last recorded101,862 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 101,862 miles

Offside parking brake lower than nearside req attention as only just passed min requirements

Rear Outer skin on silencer corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2019 101,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen head light lens cloudy (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens cloudy beam pattern very poor (4.1.2 (c))

Offside parking brake lower than nearside req attention as only just passed min requirements

Rear Outer skin on silencer corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 97,071 miles

outer skin on rear silencer corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2018 97,071 miles

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

outer skin on rear silencer corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2018 96,921 miles

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

outer skin on rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2017 91,817 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2016 87,035 miles

back box outer skin corroded

center exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 83,473 miles

o/s cv boot had repair done

outer skin on silencer corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 80,384 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2014 80,378 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 76,658 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 76,658 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coolant warning light on

Pass 13 Apr 2012 71,353 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,667 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Mar 2011 65,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,372 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2010 60,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,324 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,922 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 30,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007

rear no plate starting to discolour

Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,920 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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AE51 FBK is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FBK, 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 AE51 FBK registered?

AE51 FBK is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is AE51 FBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 FBK shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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