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ABZ 526

2002 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,993 mi
Last recorded153,993 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 526
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 153,993 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 152,384 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 150,559 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 148,908 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 146,546 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 144,209 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 142,177 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 140,050 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 136,826 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 133,096 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 126,890 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 124,064 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2014 124,064 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2013 118,219 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 22 May 2013 118,219 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 113,732 miles

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

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

rear silencer deterioated

Fail 23 May 2011 102,306 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear silencer outer skin poor

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2011 102,306 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear silencer outer skin poor

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2010 93,004 miles

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

rear no plate slightly faded

Pass 22 May 2009 82,693 miles

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

front and rear brake discs deteriating.

unable to fully check under car due to covers.

Pass 27 May 2008 72,557 miles

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

rear no.plate discoloured.

unable to fully check under car due to covers.

Pass 25 May 2007 62,473 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear no.plate discoloured.

unablto fully check under car due to covers.

Pass 26 May 2006 50,123 miles

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

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

unable to fully check vehicle due to covers.

Pass 27 May 2005 36,905 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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ABZ 526 is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ABZ 526, 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 ABZ 526 registered?

ABZ 526 is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is ABZ 526 safe to buy?

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