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AE51 FLJ

2001 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,691 mi
Last recorded41,691 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 41,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 40,503 miles

Central Front exhaust clamp corroded

Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2020 40,503 miles

Central Front exhaust clamp corroded

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 38,536 miles

Front suspension parts dry & rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension parts dry & rusty

exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2018 38,487 miles

Exhaust system, rear box getting poor.

Headlight lenses are deteriorating, going cloudy.

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking in outer sidewall.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,782 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 36,705 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 35,460 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,827 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 33,825 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 32,236 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,196 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 30,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,383 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 27,383 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,645 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 22,044 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 22,044 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 19,055 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 16,369 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 13,446 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)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 13,446 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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 FLJ is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FLJ, 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 FLJ registered?

AE51 FLJ is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is AE51 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 FLJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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