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YC51 SJO

2002 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,074 mi
Last recorded113,074 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 SJO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 113,074 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 113,074 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 99,939 miles

O/s headlamp slight loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2015 99,939 miles

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

O/s headlamp slight loose

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2014 91,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 84,285 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 84,276 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 79,931 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 72,380 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 65,392 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 57,897 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 47,330 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 36,791 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 25,639 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 SJO is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YC51 SJO, 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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What year was YC51 SJO registered?

YC51 SJO is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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