2001 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · KX51 NLD
2001 Skoda Fabia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 95,658 miles. MOT expired on 18 Dec 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Dec 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KX51 NLD Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2016
- 95,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KX51 NLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Skoda Fabia (KX51 NLD) between December 2005 and December 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)”.
KX51 NLD Mileage History
- 01/12/200543,651 mi
- 29/11/200650,218 mi+6,567 mi
- 29/11/200650,218 mi
- 29/11/200756,584 mi+6,366 mi
- 27/11/200862,312 mi+5,728 mi
- 27/11/200862,312 mi
- 25/11/200965,886 mi+3,574 mi
- 25/11/200965,886 mi
- 17/11/201071,263 mi+5,377 mi
- 16/12/201180,055 mi+8,792 mi
- 12/12/201283,329 mi+3,274 mi
- 11/12/201386,594 mi+3,265 mi
- 19/12/201386,601 mi+7 mi
- 19/11/201489,721 mi+3,120 mi
- 19/11/201489,721 mi
- 09/12/201593,127 mi+3,406 mi
- 16/12/201695,658 mi+2,531 mi
Average of roughly 4,710 miles per year across 17 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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- Rear Door Seal LeaksModerate
Water leaks through inner door carriers and soaks the carpets, causing condensation and mould.
- Front Suspension Console Bush FailureModerate
The large front bushes tear and let the front end thump over rough surfaces, often resulting in MOT advisories.
- PAS Angle Sensor FailureModerate
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