2002 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Petrol · KC51 GCZ
2002 Skoda Fabia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 61,132 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,132 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KC51 GCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 61,132 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC51 GCZ 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 (KC51 GCZ) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad split and part missing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability d /bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability d /bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
KC51 GCZ Mileage History
- 28/04/202249,755 mi
- 06/05/202249,765 mi+10 mi
- 16/06/202351,006 mi+1,241 mi
- 01/06/202453,822 mi+2,816 mi
- 16/06/202561,132 mi+7,310 mi
Average of roughly 3,629 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: Below Average
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- Rear Door Seal LeaksModerate
Water leaks through inner door carriers and soaks the carpets, causing condensation and mould.
- Front Suspension Console Bush FailureModerate
The large front bushes tear and let the front end thump over rough surfaces, often resulting in MOT advisories.
- PAS Angle Sensor FailureModerate
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