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AF02 PVY

2002 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,794 mi
Last recorded51,794 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 PVY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2023 51,794 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment ns more than os (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple engine sweats (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant trace at the bottom of the radiator on both sides but no "active leak"

passenger seat rail front bolt loose (right had side if sitting in chair)

Pass 25 May 2022 49,431 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer cracked at upper edge (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp almost corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 25 May 2022 49,431 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer cracked at upper edge (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp almost corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack between tread 165/70/14 dot 0319 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack between tread 165/70/14 dot 0219 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 May 2021 46,928 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to mist over slightly affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to mist over slightly affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Advise parking brake lever travel

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 44,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 44,306 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 41,913 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 39,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet. some parts held on with tape. overall not likely to detach (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both front wipers leave light smear

both rear tyres dot code 12. 165/70/14

light scratches on windscreen. not seriously affecting view

Fail 24 May 2018 39,481 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet. some parts held on with tape. overall not likely to detach (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both front wipers leave light smear

both rear tyres dot code 12. 165/70/14

light scratches on windscreen. not seriously affecting view

Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,947 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers + undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm and worn smooth inner (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and wearing inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2015 32,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

backbox heatshield insecure

backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 28,299 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 25,662 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,026 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 24,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,850 miles

burning smell from clutch

light marks on windscreen

Fail 23 Jun 2010 21,511 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,511 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 20,275 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 19,129 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 17,656 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 16,100 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 PVY is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 PVY, 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 PVY is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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