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AD02 AEL

2002 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

202,881 mi
Last recorded202,881 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 AEL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 202,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 202,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brakes slight binding but not enough to fail mot.

Fail 1 Jul 2017 202,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brakes slight binding but not enough to fail mot.

Pass 11 Jun 2016 196,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 184,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 169,450 miles

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

nearside rear wheel slight buckle

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 155,540 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 135,379 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 135,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre has a chunk out of side wall

Pass 7 Jul 2011 121,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

front discs worn

Pass 14 Jul 2010 106,129 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front wiper blades

Fail 14 Jul 2010 106,129 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

advise front wiper blades

Pass 6 Jul 2009 92,358 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust rear box

damage to n/s outer body sill

management warning light staying on

o/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Pass 5 Jun 2008 81,153 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 69,878 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 69,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 58,926 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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AD02 AEL is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AD02 AEL, 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 AD02 AEL registered?

AD02 AEL is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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