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AF51 KHV

2002 Skoda Fabia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,976 mi
Last recorded158,976 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 KHV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 158,976 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 158,223 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Feb 2024 154,682 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 154,682 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 152,479 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Feb 2022 150,525 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 148,613 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 147,227 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 144,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 141,746 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 138,163 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 136,356 miles

Rear EXHAUST DETERIORATER AND CENTRE SLEEVE CLAMP

Fail 3 Feb 2016 136,356 miles

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

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

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

Rear EXHAUST DETERIORATER AND CENTRE SLEEVE CLAMP

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 132,342 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 132,342 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 127,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST DETERIORATED REAR

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2014 127,219 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST DETERIORATED REAR

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

FUEL COOLER INSECURE

Pass 31 Jan 2013 114,565 miles

N/S/F SLIGHT UNREAVEN BRAKING

REAR EXHAUST BOX VERY CORRODED

Fail 31 Jan 2013 114,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F SLIGHT UNREAVEN BRAKING

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX VERY CORRODED

Pass 8 Feb 2012 102,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

SLIGHT UNEAVEN BRAKING N/S/F

Fail 6 Feb 2012 102,630 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 90,895 miles

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

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

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

wear to rear brake discs

Pass 9 Feb 2010 79,145 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 63,420 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum tread deapth

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 12 Feb 2008 51,596 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 43,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 43,947 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 36,566 miles

n/s/r tyre inner and outer edges worn

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 KHV is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF51 KHV, 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 AF51 KHV registered?

AF51 KHV is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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