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BL52 POH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,932 mi
Last recorded73,932 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 73,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres perishing

coolant stains on radiator

exhaust rusty

Fail 16 Jan 2021 73,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres perishing

coolant stains on radiator

exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2020 71,962 miles

Coolant stain around radiator - level ok.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar: ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorating

Rear Tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Jan 2019 68,582 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 65,731 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 62,940 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 59,106 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 54,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 48,282 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 43,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,491 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer casing just starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jan 2011 33,695 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 28,916 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 24,430 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 24,426 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 19,764 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 15,775 miles

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 POH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 POH, 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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BL52 POH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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