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AF02 MVM

2002 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,419 mi
Last recorded85,419 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 MVM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 85,419 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both painted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2025 84,115 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer sill scabby

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2024 82,347 miles

Front exhaust slightly blowing

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2024 82,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2023 80,556 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 77,906 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 75,954 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle mount bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Rear lower of wing corroded

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle mount bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 74,436 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 74,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe very minor leak of gasses. Rear silencer outer skin corroded through. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 74,234 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear lamps white. (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe very minor leak of gasses. Rear silencer outer skin corroded through. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 74,037 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 73,046 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges both sides

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 73,046 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges both sides

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 69,290 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 65,140 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 60,685 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 56,460 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 52,007 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,030 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 43,713 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 38,892 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 34,213 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 29,620 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 23,845 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 MVM is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AF02 MVM, 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 MVM registered?

AF02 MVM is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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