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AE51 FBN

2001 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

172,992 mi
Last recorded172,992 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FBN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 172,992 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 171,244 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 165,172 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 160,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 152,154 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 152,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 141,249 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 141,016 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 130,274 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 130,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 117,737 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 107,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 105,467 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 95,767 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 95,767 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both lower wishbone arms - (rear) bushes splitting.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 86,524 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 86,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 75,633 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 75,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 67,281 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 67,281 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 58,769 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 49,632 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 40,442 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 FBN is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FBN, 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 FBN registered?

AE51 FBN is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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