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BL52 POV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,917 mi
Last recorded59,917 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 POV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 59,917 miles

Central Front Oil leak Oil Warning Light ()

Fail 24 Nov 2017 59,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Bulb Not Placed Correctly (1.8)

Central Front Oil leak Oil Warning Light ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 47,768 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 42,359 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipe off rack (2.3.3b)

n/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 16 Nov 2015 42,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipe off rack (2.3.3b)

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Dec 2014 40,960 miles

o/s/r brake ferrule starting to corrode

power steering system damp

Pass 28 Nov 2013 39,834 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Dec 2012 38,692 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 36,821 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 34,896 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dust covers adrift rear shockers

Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,906 miles

Bonnet release lever loose

Engine rattling

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear outer tyre wall cut

Rear bump stops cracked

Fail 8 Dec 2009 32,906 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet release lever loose

Engine oil level over maximum

Engine rattling

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear outer tyre wall cut

Rear bump stops cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2008 30,967 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 30,959 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 28,910 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,339 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 22,419 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 POV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 POV, 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 POV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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