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AF52 LMV

2002 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

214,713 mi
Last recorded214,713 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 LMV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 214,713 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2023 207,992 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 207,992 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 192,492 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 180,431 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 180,431 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 173,370 miles

Nearside Front headlamp is misty

exhaust box corroded

few chip on front windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2019 161,458 miles

exhaust box corroded

front windscreen has chip

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Mar 2018 149,961 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2017 144,538 miles

Front number plate cracked

rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 29 Mar 2016 136,607 miles

Nearside Rear Outer edge of tyre wearing

fuel flap not closing correctly

Fail 29 Mar 2016 136,601 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer edge of tyre wearing

fuel flap not closing correctly

Pass 27 Mar 2015 126,715 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 113,918 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 95,688 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 87,988 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 87,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 80,214 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 72,666 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 72,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 63,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 63,571 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 54,080 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,620 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 31,146 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 LMV is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LMV, 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 AF52 LMV registered?

AF52 LMV is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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