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WJ02 WPL

2002 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,832 mi
Last recorded131,832 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 WPL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 131,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 131,832 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 125,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 118,297 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel filter in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2014 110,826 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 110,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 103,626 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 95,121 miles

both front wish bone arm rear bushes worn and in very poor condition

exhaust front pipe in poor condition

front discs in poor condition

n/s rear tyre on limit 1.6mm

o/s rear brake binding

o/s rear brake pads low

rear discs in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear shocks in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2011 78,675 miles

brake binding o/s/r

o/s/r tyre near wear limit

rear exhaust box in poor condition

some w/bearing noise n/s/f

Pass 10 Aug 2010 67,132 miles

both front tyres on legall limits

Fail 13 Aug 2009 57,247 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 57,247 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 48,802 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,187 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 29,135 miles

Rear number plate deteriating †

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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WJ02 WPL is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ02 WPL, 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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WJ02 WPL is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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