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AF52 LFJ

2002 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,260 mi
Last recorded123,260 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 LFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 123,260 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 116,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside sill deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear shockers deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2021 110,148 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2019 104,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 104,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 95,650 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2016 90,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres scrubbed inner edges

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2015 80,541 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 76,025 miles

body damage.

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion suspension components.

n/s outer c/v gaiter poor condition.

rear tyres worn inner edge.

slight play steering rack.

Fail 25 Sep 2014 76,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

body damage.

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion suspension components.

n/s outer c/v gaiter poor condition.

rear tyres worn inner edge.

slight play steering rack.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,326 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system very poor condition

n/s/f wishbone bush poor condition

number plates poor condition

rear shockers poor condition

slight surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2013 70,326 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system very poor condition

n/s/f wishbone bush poor condition

number plates poor condition

rear shockers poor condition

slight surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2012 65,733 miles

anti-roll bar bushes poor condition.

corrsion suspension units.

exhaust system poor condition.

n/s wishbone bush poor condition.

surface rust to brake pipes.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,982 miles

body damage.

corrosion to front brake discs.

exhaust in very poor condition.

front wheel trims missing.

o/s/r tyre 3.5mm

underbody corrosion.

wishbone bushes in poor condition.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,363 miles

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to front brake discs

exhaust poor condition

rear tyres cracks in sidewalls

wishbone bushes very poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,114 miles

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to exhaust

front anti roll bar bushes very poor condition

front suspension knocks

wishbone bushes very poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,920 miles

exhaust poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f and rear tyres cracks in tread

slight suspension knocks

slight wear to front suspension bushes

Fail 10 Sep 2008 41,920 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f and rear tyres cracks in tread

slight suspension knocks

slight wear to front suspension bushes

Pass 3 Oct 2007 35,142 miles

engine light on

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 3 Oct 2007 35,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,630 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 22,922 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 LFJ is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AF52 LFJ, 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 LFJ is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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