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AF51 BVN

2002 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,386 mi
Last recorded135,386 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 BVN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 135,386 miles

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

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 10 Feb 2014 135,102 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 13 Mar 2013 130,588 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 130,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

o/s/f/tyre.worn.on.inside,edge.o/s/r.brake.binding

Pass 23 Mar 2012 123,325 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 112,525 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen chipped=both headlights poor=nsf wheel rim bent=oil leaks

Pass 28 Mar 2011 112,525 miles

windscreen chipped=both headlights poor=nsf wheel rim bent=oil leaks

Fail 16 Mar 2010 100,097 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 100,097 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 91,255 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 81,856 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 81,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 68,537 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 51,098 miles

Power steering pump noisey

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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AF51 BVN is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AF51 BVN, 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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AF51 BVN is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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