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AF52 LSJ

2002 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

200,035 mi
Last recorded200,035 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 LSJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 200,035 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wear to inner "drumstick" joint ()

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 199,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect product on lens (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect product on lens (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wear to inner "drumstick" joint ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 177,625 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jul 2016 177,308 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 153,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 136,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre tread approx 3mm

Fail 1 Jul 2014 136,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre tread approx 3mm

possible will require tracking alignment

Pass 4 Jul 2013 121,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2012 105,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER PROTECTION COVER DETACHED

O/S/F TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SLIGHT WHEEL BEARING NOISE N/S/F WHEEL

SPLIT IN N/S/F TYRE TREAD NOT DEEP ENEOUGH TO SHOW CANVAS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 105,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER PROTECTION COVER DETACHED

O/S/F TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SLIGHT WHEEL BEARING NOISE N/S/F WHEEL

SPLIT IN N/S/F TYRE TREAD NOT DEEP ENEOUGH TO SHOW CANVAS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 89,650 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 75,479 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 69,444 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 63,263 miles

long travel on h.brake

Fail 18 Jun 2007 54,751 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 54,751 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 LSJ is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LSJ, 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 LSJ is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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