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AD52 GVV

2002 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,033 mi
Last recorded126,033 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 GVV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2018 126,033 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine noisy

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 122,439 miles

silencer deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2017 122,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2015 106,913 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres have 3mm of tread and are starting to perish

items removed from view prior to test

Fail 28 Nov 2015 106,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres have 3mm of tread and are starting to perish

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

items removed from view prior to test

Pass 13 Dec 2014 97,396 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 97,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Dec 2013 89,415 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 89,415 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 80,975 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 73,008 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 65,732 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 65,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 58,597 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cracking in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2009 58,597 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cracking in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2008 52,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 52,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 46,632 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

full length undertray fitted under car restricting inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2007 46,632 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

full length undertray fitted under car restricting inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2006 37,553 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 28,293 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AD52 GVV is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 AD52 GVV, 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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AD52 GVV is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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