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AE51 ULC

2002 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

164,426 mi
Last recorded164,426 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ULC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 164,426 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 164,426 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 159,133 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 159,133 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 157,538 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 157,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 155,869 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 144,470 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres 3mm tread remaining

offside front foglight lense cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2013 135,108 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf/nsf rear wishbone bushes worn/cracked

tail exhaust outer cover rusty

Pass 2 Jan 2013 135,108 miles

osf/nsf rear wishbone bushes worn/cracked

tail exhaust outer cover rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2011 122,781 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 20 Dec 2011 122,781 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Dec 2010 112,088 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 101,654 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside rear shocker dust cover loose

Fail 22 Dec 2009 101,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside rear shocker dust cover loose

Pass 19 Dec 2008 92,349 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 92,349 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 81,402 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 81,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 69,864 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 69,833 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 58,352 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 58,352 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 ULC is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ULC, 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 ULC registered?

AE51 ULC is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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