2001 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · Y963 BSF
2001 Skoda Fabia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 196,952 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y963 BSF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2024
- 196,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y963 BSF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Skoda Fabia (Y963 BSF) between June 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
Y963 BSF Mileage History
- 07/06/2022160,062 mi
- 30/05/2023176,052 mi+15,990 mi
- 01/06/2023176,056 mi+4 mi
- 20/05/2024196,951 mi+20,895 mi
- 22/05/2024196,952 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 18,840 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front Suspension Console Bush FailureModerate
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- PAS Angle Sensor FailureModerate
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