2002 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Petrol · GU51 BMV
2002 Skoda Fabia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 68,923 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU51 BMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 68,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU51 BMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Skoda Fabia (GU51 BMV) between July 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))”.
GU51 BMV Mileage History
- 17/07/202363,367 mi
- 11/07/202464,667 mi+1,300 mi
- 11/07/202464,667 mi
- 01/04/202668,923 mi+4,256 mi
- 01/04/202668,923 mi
Average of roughly 2,051 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Front Suspension Console Bush FailureModerate
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- PAS Angle Sensor FailureModerate
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