2002 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Petrol · NL52 XVS
2002 Skoda Fabia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 124,869 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2018. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL52 XVS Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2017
- 124,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL52 XVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Skoda Fabia (NL52 XVS) between October 2005 and March 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
NL52 XVS Mileage History
- 31/10/200542,204 mi
- 30/10/200656,503 mi+14,299 mi
- 25/10/200765,086 mi+8,583 mi
- 10/10/200881,083 mi+15,997 mi
- 10/10/200881,083 mi
- 20/11/200991,070 mi+9,987 mi
- 15/04/201197,628 mi+6,558 mi
- 18/04/201197,629 mi+1 mi
- 17/04/2012108,279 mi+10,650 mi
- 17/04/2012108,279 mi
- 20/03/2013111,511 mi+3,232 mi
- 27/03/2013111,532 mi+21 mi
- 25/03/2014114,265 mi+2,733 mi
- 26/03/2015116,781 mi+2,516 mi
- 22/03/2016120,676 mi+3,895 mi
- 30/03/2017124,869 mi+4,193 mi
- 31/03/2017124,869 mi
Average of roughly 7,242 miles per year across 17 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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- Front Suspension Console Bush FailureModerate
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- PAS Angle Sensor FailureModerate
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