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AF02 MVE

2002 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,094 mi
Last recorded75,094 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 MVE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 75,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear back box corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2023 75,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear back box corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2022 69,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 69,451 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 62,349 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 62,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2020 57,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 48,390 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 41,714 miles

Offside HEADLAMP DETERIORATED

Rear SERVICE BBAKES MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 14 Mar 2018 41,714 miles

Offside HEADLAMP DETERIORATED

Rear SERVICE BBAKES MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,075 miles

Front TYRES PERISHED

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 41,075 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front TYRES PERISHED

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,335 miles

Front tyres perished/splitting

Fail 14 Mar 2016 40,334 miles

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

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

Front tyres perished/splitting

Fail 11 Mar 2015 39,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 39,282 miles

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

exhaust corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,937 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)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 37,937 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,435 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Fail 17 Mar 2011 30,576 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,576 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 27,688 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,688 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

enginer has a very slight misfire at idle

Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,139 miles

fuel filter appears to have been seeping although dry at the time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,151 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 16,275 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 MVE is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MVE, 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 MVE is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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