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YC51 EVP

2002 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,137 mi
Last recorded178,137 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 EVP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 178,137 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 161,011 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Dec 2014 141,765 miles

Engine oil level low,

Front tyres wearing on inner edges,

Offside headlamp mounts broken,

Rear tyres are very heavily worn on inner edges,

Slight leak from Offside front outer C,V gaiter,

Subframe dented at offside front lower arm bush

Fail 5 Dec 2014 141,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine oil level low,

Front tyres wearing on inner edges,

Offside headlamp mounts broken,

Rear tyres are very heavily worn on inner edges,

Slight leak from Offside front outer C,V gaiter,

Subframe dented at offside front lower arm bush

Pass 29 Nov 2013 119,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/F SEAT LOOSE IN RUNNERS

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shox not all the way home in hubs!!!

both o/s and n/s sill lips damaged

rear exhaust rusting

Fail 28 Nov 2013 119,852 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shox not all the way home in hubs!!!

both o/s and n/s sill lips damaged

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 8 Oct 2012 103,793 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f seat loose in runners

rear exhaust rusting

Fail 24 Sep 2012 102,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f seat loose in runners

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 23 Aug 2011 89,947 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 89,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 77,034 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 62,461 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 50,317 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 39,757 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 39,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 28,498 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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YC51 EVP is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Silver 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 YC51 EVP, 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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YC51 EVP is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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