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YC51 NFT

2002 Skoda Fabia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

151,253 mi
Last recorded151,253 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 NFT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 151,253 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 151,061 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 145,808 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 145,707 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear exhaust [back box] is deteriated

Underbody covers fitted on complete vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2011 138,466 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside outer body sill damaged

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 18 Mar 2011 138,462 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside outer body sill damaged

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 19 Mar 2010 129,838 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 129,838 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front pads low

Pass 9 Mar 2009 120,834 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 114,156 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 114,156 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 106,965 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 106,965 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 99,267 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 99,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 NFT is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 NFT, 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 NFT is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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