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AE51 FML

2001 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,781 mi
Last recorded90,781 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FML
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 90,781 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlights cloudy

Pass 17 Feb 2022 85,145 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2022 85,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2021 81,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 79,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 79,959 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 74,922 miles

silencer deteriorated

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

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2018 69,757 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 64,900 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2016 60,377 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 57,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2015 57,175 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

Fail 22 Jan 2014 53,152 miles

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

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

offside rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2014 53,152 miles

offside rear shock absorber cover insecure

Fail 21 Jan 2013 48,914 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 48,914 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 45,129 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 42,593 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 42,593 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 38,709 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 38,709 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,048 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 31,588 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 31,588 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 27,309 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 27,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 21,803 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)

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 FML is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FML, 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 FML registered?

AE51 FML is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is AE51 FML safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 FML shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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