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AF52 KGO

2002 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,200 mi
Last recorded129,200 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 KGO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 129,200 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heavy engine oil leak

Fail 8 May 2015 129,191 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel filter stained

heavy engine oil leak

power steering rack damp

vehicle pulls to right

Pass 3 Apr 2014 124,792 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 124,792 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 117,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both both suspension arms rear bushes are cracking

both rear shock absorber dust covers have become detached

exhaust system is corroded

front number plate is cracked

Fail 15 Apr 2013 117,497 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both both suspension arms rear bushes are cracking

both rear shock absorber dust covers have become detached

exhaust system is corroded

front number plate is cracked

handbrake lever is high in operation

slight brake binding on both rear roadwheels

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 14 May 2012 110,453 miles

both front suspension shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

both rear suspension shock absorber dust covers have become detached

engine covering is in place

exhaust system is corroded

minor bodywork damage to upper bodywork

nearside front wheel bearing is noisy when rotated

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 14 May 2012 110,453 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front suspension shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

both rear suspension shock absorber dust covers have become detached

engine covering is in place

evidence of slight brake binding on both rear roadwheels

exhaust system is corroded

minor bodywork damage to upper bodywork

nearside front tyre is nearing the limits of wear

nearside front wheel bearing is noisy when rotated

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 8 Jun 2011 102,411 miles

rear washer inop

Fail 8 Jun 2011 102,411 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear washer inop

Fail 7 Jun 2010 93,453 miles

N/S/F wiper blade no good

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2010 93,453 miles

N/S/F wiper blade no good

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 86,662 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 72,963 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,034 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 40,339 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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AF52 KGO is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF52 KGO, 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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AF52 KGO is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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