2001 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Petrol · DK51 NTF
2001 Skoda Fabia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 52,207 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,207 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK51 NTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2024
- 52,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK51 NTF 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 (DK51 NTF) between January 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
DK51 NTF Mileage History
- 10/01/202242,842 mi
- 10/01/202242,844 mi+2 mi
- 07/02/202347,829 mi+4,985 mi
- 03/05/202452,177 mi+4,348 mi
- 10/05/202452,207 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 4,021 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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