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AF02 HSE

2002 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,529 mi
Last recorded98,529 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 HSE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2015 98,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 91,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished in tread

Fail 5 Nov 2014 91,283 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre perished in tread

Pass 16 Oct 2013 82,016 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,440 miles

Beam pattern weak on both headlamps

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 73,438 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Beam pattern weak on both headlamps

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S & O/S front wishbone rear bush's detiorating & noisy

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 64,374 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 64,374 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise front tyres below limit on inside requres changing tracking needs doing

Pass 5 Nov 2010 57,718 miles

advise floor covers fitted

advise osf tyre worn on inside

Fail 4 Nov 2010 57,718 miles

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

advise floor covers fitted

advise osf tyre worn on inside

Pass 4 Nov 2009 51,334 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 51,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,892 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 41,892 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise osf tyre on limit

Pass 26 Nov 2007 34,867 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 27,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

advise full body under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2006 27,698 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

advise full body under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2005 18,655 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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AF02 HSE is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AF02 HSE, 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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AF02 HSE is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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