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186 JKL

2002 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,492 mi
Last recorded85,492 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration186 JKL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 85,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under tray slightly insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2024 84,661 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

reverse lights inop

Pass 25 Jul 2023 83,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 83,555 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 82,884 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2021 82,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 82,164 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 81,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 80,663 miles

Backbox on exhaust in a rusty condition

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underfloor panelling fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 79,761 miles

exhaust system showing corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2017 79,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

exhaust system showing corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2016 75,101 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling

Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,687 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 64,309 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 62,038 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 60,386 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,548 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 56,544 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 55,192 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 53,887 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 53,881 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 52,788 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front wishbone bush cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2007 52,788 miles

near side front wishbone bush cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2006 50,603 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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186 JKL is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 186 JKL, 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 186 JKL registered?

186 JKL is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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