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AF02 HSJ

2002 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,178 mi
Last recorded70,178 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 HSJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 70,178 miles

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

Offside Rear slight binding on wheel

Oil leak ()

warning temperature light on dash

Pass 1 Dec 2015 64,401 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 64,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure need new wipers (8.2.2)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2014 59,716 miles

EML light on

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

brake servo assistance poor benifit is given to presentor

engine idle lumpy

nearside rear wheel trim hanging off

Pass 14 Nov 2014 59,716 miles

EML light on

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

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

Oil leak

brake servo assistance poor benifit is given to presentor

engine idle lumpy

nearside rear wheel trim hanging off

Pass 20 Nov 2013 54,689 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2013 54,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2012 47,995 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 43,837 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 43,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,594 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 29,624 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 29,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,633 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 19,857 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 14,531 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 11,600 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 HSJ is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Blue 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 AF02 HSJ, 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 AF02 HSJ registered?

AF02 HSJ is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2002.

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