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AF51 BVP

2002 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,193 mi
Last recorded95,193 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 95,193 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer getting very rusty

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2017 95,193 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer getting very rusty

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 87,792 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge secondary tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer getting very rusty

Undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2015 87,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2013 81,883 miles

Engine knocking noise

Engine misfire

Nearside rear tyre worn on 1.6mm on raised tread

Rocker cover gasket leaking

Unable to open the boot door

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 76,169 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 76,169 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 72,643 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 72,643 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 66,248 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 66,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti roll bar rubbing om sub frame

N/S/R brake binding

Pass 22 Jan 2010 60,528 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 53,241 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 53,241 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 44,682 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 37,431 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 30,445 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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AF51 BVP is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BVP, 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 BVP is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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