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AE51 FJY

2001 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,486 mi
Last recorded152,486 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 152,486 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 152,486 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 144,184 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 135,271 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 129,235 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 119,746 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 119,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 109,372 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 109,372 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 100,150 miles

slight brake imballance o/s/f Brake noise n/s/r possible worn brakes (efficiency ok)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 100,150 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

slight brake imballance o/s/f Brake noise n/s/r possible worn brakes (efficiency ok)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 92,644 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 85,148 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 79,559 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 68,937 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 63,557 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 52,834 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 42,896 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 42,896 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 35,652 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 FJY is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJY, 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 FJY registered?

AE51 FJY is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is AE51 FJY safe to buy?

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