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F502 XAV

1988 Skoda 120

Blue Petrol 1174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

38,157 mi
Last recorded38,157 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Skoda 12031,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF502 XAV
MakeSkoda
Model120
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 38,157 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 37,039 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 36,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f floor n/s inner sill o/s inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 35,448 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 34,099 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 32,779 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 31,836 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 31,800 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 29,989 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 27,652 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 24,565 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 23,674 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

brake pipes greesed

oil leaks

slight handbrake travel

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 10 Mar 2016 23,368 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded of outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded of outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded of outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 21,118 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 21,116 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 18,533 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 13,736 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 13,729 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wings slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2008 13,478 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 13,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 13,046 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 12,650 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 12,284 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda 120?

Based on 1,253 MOT tests across 211 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
572
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 56
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
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F502 XAV is a 1988 Skoda 120 in Blue with a 1,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1988 Skoda 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 31,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda 120 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F502 XAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Skoda 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F502 XAV is a 1988 Skoda 120, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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