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AF52 LSL

2002 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,377 mi
Last recorded160,377 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 160,377 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 159,143 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 158,147 miles

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

Braking system leaking nsr (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort nsr (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort rear both (3.7.B.6a)

registration plate deteriorated rear (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nsr (2.7.2a)

osf wing damaged

pendulum mount worn

Pass 3 Oct 2015 149,613 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 139,124 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front tyre inner shoulder worn - advise replacing

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil seapage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 139,123 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front tyre inner shoulder worn - advise replacing

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil seapage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 122,276 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 122,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 100,617 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 100,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 90,623 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 90,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,166 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 77,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 63,417 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 63,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 53,545 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 40,414 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 40,325 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 27,824 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 27,824 miles

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

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

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 LSL is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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