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AF02 PYH

2002 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,646 mi
Last recorded149,646 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 PYH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 149,646 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 149,646 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached front bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Mar 2019 149,645 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 142,106 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Long handbrake travel.

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

Scoring to front windscreen.

Fail 28 Feb 2018 142,106 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded.

Both rear tyres perished & worn close to legal limit.

Coolant level low

Exhaust system corroded.

Fuel filter in poor condition.

Long handbrake travel.

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

Scoring to front windscreen.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 133,452 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 128,035 miles

rear section exhaust corroding

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 21 Mar 2015 122,910 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 122,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 118,308 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 118,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 111,781 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 111,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 105,166 miles

centre and rear exhaust slight corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 97,105 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 97,105 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 88,974 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s front suspension arm mounting bracket to subframe slight cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2009 78,274 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 65,906 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 65,906 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 52,084 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 36,816 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 PYH is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PYH, 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 PYH is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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