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AD52 KOW

2002 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

193,142 mi
Last recorded193,142 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 KOW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2018 193,142 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Inner Undertray likely to become detached liner (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached heat sheild (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 164,050 miles

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

O/S/FR Tyre Badly Scrubbing Inner Edge

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 163,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/FR Tyre Badly Scrubbing Inner Edge

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 136,488 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2015 124,885 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 112,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 29 May 2013 108,507 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 108,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 99,573 miles

Exhaust centre and rear section slightly corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 90,631 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 90,614 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2010 81,438 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 70,675 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 67,396 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 56,227 miles

n/s/f wheel trim missing †scratches all over paintwork †clutch biting high

Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,726 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 46,726 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 37,578 miles

Handbrake almost at it's maximum travel.

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 KOW is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AD52 KOW, 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 KOW is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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