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AF51 LMX

2002 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,043 mi
Last recorded189,043 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 LMX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2015 189,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 184,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 184,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 177,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 177,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 155,691 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 135,673 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 114,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 94,469 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 77,062 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 59,500 miles

n/s/f tyre low on tread and outer edge feathering, fuel filter housing/inner wing fuel contaminated - has it just had a filter or is there a leak?

Fail 11 Sep 2007 59,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre low on tread and outer edge feathering, fuel filter housing/inner wing fuel contaminated - has it just had a filter or is there a leak?

Pass 25 Oct 2005 35,006 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge 2.5mm tread in centre

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 LMX is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LMX, 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 LMX is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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