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AD02 LAE

2002 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

132,189 mi
Last recorded132,189 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 LAE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 132,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 125,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 125,424 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 122,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 120,942 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 120,942 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2021 116,231 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 116,231 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 107,405 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 107,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 95,467 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 83,181 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 83,178 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 78,455 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 72,541 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 72,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 67,124 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 67,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 61,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 56,712 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 50,989 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 47,569 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,055 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,500 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,304 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 32,749 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,406 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 24,436 miles

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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AD02 LAE is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 68,116 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 AD02 LAE, 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 24 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD02 LAE is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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