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AE51 FLF

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,596 mi
Last recorded70,596 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 70,596 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 70,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 68,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,390 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has wear and tear on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 66,387 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced bothside (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has wear and tear on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 64,892 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n s f (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o s f (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n s f (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o s f (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 64,892 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n s f (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o s f (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working n s r (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n s f (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o s f (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 63,447 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 63,447 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,538 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 61,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 29 May 2013 57,757 miles

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 May 2012 52,959 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 50,092 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 46,823 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 44,043 miles

Rear number plate beging to deteriorat

Fail 16 Oct 2009 44,043 miles

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

Rear number plate beging to deteriorat

Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,637 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

offside rear tyre badly perished, strongly recommend changing

Pass 18 Dec 2006 33,092 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 27,777 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 FLF is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FLF, 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 FLF is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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