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A24 FPC

2002 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,358 mi
Last recorded80,358 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 FPC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 80,358 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 80,315 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2024 73,551 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 73,211 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all exhaust system corroded

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

misting of fluid around power steering pipe/hose to power steering rack

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link dust cover slightly perished

nearside rear and offside rear bump stops deteriorated

offside front and both rear coil springs corroded

power steering feels a little stiff when rotated

Pass 5 Jan 2022 72,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside headlamps slightly deteriorated

nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

offside front lower suspension arm corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 71,995 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cuts not cords exposed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres starting to wear thin

exhaust system rusty

rear coil springs rusty

various suspension components rusty

Fail 5 Jan 2021 71,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has cuts not cords exposed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres starting to wear thin

exhaust system rusty

rear coil springs rusty

various suspension components rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2020 71,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 71,291 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 69,874 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Drivers seat security poor

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 69,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Drivers seat security poor

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 69,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicle underside and various underside suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2017 67,800 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER RUSTY AND FLAKING

Oil leak FROM ENGINE AREA ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 61,048 miles

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

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

rear silencer rusty and flaking

Pass 3 Mar 2015 52,816 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,042 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 46,586 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,505 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 44,434 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 43,286 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 38,734 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 33,775 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,945 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,757 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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A24 FPC is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A24 FPC, 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 A24 FPC registered?

A24 FPC is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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