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AE51 AJX

2002 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,944 mi
Last recorded134,944 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 AJX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 134,944 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 124,294 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 118,615 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2014 113,180 miles

horn button slightly faulty but working

Fail 3 Jan 2014 113,180 miles

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

horn button slightly faulty but working

Pass 10 Jan 2013 106,891 miles

rear exhaust section deteriorated

slight oil leak around sump

Pass 17 Jan 2012 99,840 miles

advise rear ehaust silencer outer body corroded

advise wiring along nearside front chassis rail insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2012 99,799 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise rear ehaust silencer outer body corroded

advise wiring along nearside front chassis rail insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2011 90,914 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 90,914 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 80,126 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 80,126 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 70,090 miles

Aux drive belt is cracked.

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

Steering wheel has two horn buttons,only right hand side operates horn.

Fail 14 Jan 2009 69,947 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Aux drive belt is cracked.

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 60,380 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 53,497 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 44,443 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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AE51 AJX is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AE51 AJX, 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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What year was AE51 AJX registered?

AE51 AJX is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is AE51 AJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 AJX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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