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BL52 PPY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,351 mi
Last recorded34,351 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 PPY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 34,351 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 32,315 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 31,930 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 31,523 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 31,076 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 30,822 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 30,110 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 30,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 28,921 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 27,968 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 27,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 27,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,163 miles

plastic under floor covers on car

Pass 19 Jan 2010 25,360 miles

plastic covers under floors

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 9 Jan 2009 24,288 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 20,819 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 16,874 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 13,586 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 PPY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PPY, 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 PPY registered?

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

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