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AE51 FKC

2001 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

191,391 mi
Last recorded191,391 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FKC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 191,391 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 191,268 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 183,249 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

parking brake has only met minimum requirements it would appear it requires attention

parking brake on minimum reserve travel

Fail 19 Aug 2016 183,249 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

parking brake has only met minimum requirements it would appear it requires attention

parking brake on minimum reserve travel

Pass 12 Aug 2015 175,251 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 175,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 168,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

headlamp cut off patterns poor

Fail 14 Aug 2014 168,305 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

headlamp cut off patterns poor

Pass 17 Jul 2013 156,980 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 141,256 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 141,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 127,212 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 115,653 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 103,628 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 93,094 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 93,093 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 81,067 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 65,280 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 50,898 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 FKC is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FKC, 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 FKC is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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