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BL52 NXT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

103,801 mi
Last recorded103,801 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 NXT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 103,801 miles

Offside 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)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 147,406 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 98,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 18 Sep 2014 98,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2013 83,945 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 83,945 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 65,915 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

air bag warning light on

Fail 14 Sep 2012 65,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

air bag warning light on

Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,031 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 54,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs & pads worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,978 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 39,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,693 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 37,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,318 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 34,296 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 30,337 miles

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 30 Jul 2007 30,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jul 2006 24,646 miles

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

nail in o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

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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BL52 NXT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 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 BL52 NXT, 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 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL52 NXT registered?

BL52 NXT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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