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AF52 MTO

2002 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,956 mi
Last recorded81,956 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 81,956 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 81,947 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 77,824 miles

BEARING NOISE FROM AUXILLARY BELT AREA

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION ON EXHAUST REAR SILENCER

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM

Fail 22 Nov 2016 77,824 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking WHEEL CYLINDER (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

BEARING NOISE FROM AUXILLARY BELT AREA

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION ON EXHAUST REAR SILENCER

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM

Pass 27 Nov 2015 74,984 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON EXHAUST REAR SILENCER

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM

Fail 27 Nov 2015 74,984 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

HEAVY CORROSION ON EXHAUST REAR SILENCER

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM

Pass 28 Nov 2014 72,182 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 72,175 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2014 72,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 71,825 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust section heavily corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 4 Dec 2013 71,825 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust section heavily corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2012 69,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED & SPLITING (OUTER)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 64,507 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 64,505 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 59,690 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 59,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 54,539 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 48,121 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 40,532 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 32,706 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 MTO is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MTO, 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 MTO is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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