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AE51 FKY

2002 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

100,187 mi
Last recorded100,187 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FKY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 100,187 miles

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

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

o/s hand brake reading low

o/s outer sill weak

Pass 30 Jan 2025 99,619 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 98,883 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 97,813 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 95,511 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 92,339 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 89,871 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2019 86,487 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2018 82,530 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 79,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 75,829 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front inner tyres low

Pass 12 Jan 2015 71,815 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2014 68,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2014 68,233 miles

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Fail 14 Jan 2013 65,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 62,048 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2011 59,224 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 25 Jan 2010 56,128 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 50,305 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 45,271 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 40,083 miles

both rear bumpstops deteriorated to excess

Fail 18 Jan 2007 40,083 miles

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

both rear bumpstops deteriorated to excess

Pass 31 Jan 2006 33,696 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)

Fail 31 Jan 2006 33,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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)

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 FKY is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AE51 FKY, 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 FKY registered?

AE51 FKY is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 February 2002.

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