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AE51 FMC

2002 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,697 mi
Last recorded48,697 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FMC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 48,697 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened boyh front (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rear box corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 44,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 42,158 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 40,219 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 37,211 miles

front console bushes split.

front wiperblades smearing.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 37,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front console bushes split.

front wiperblades smearing.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 32,191 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,917 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2008 25,794 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 21,029 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 21,029 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 19,736 miles

plastic floor undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Jan 2006 17,286 miles

plastic underfloor pan trays fitted

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 FMC is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FMC, 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 FMC registered?

AE51 FMC is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is AE51 FMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 FMC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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