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BN52 DXL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,864 mi
Last recorded87,864 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 DXL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 87,864 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 87,864 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,424 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2015 71,158 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 63,445 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 27 Oct 2014 63,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 Oct 2013 55,152 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 55,152 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 47,069 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2012 47,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

offside rear brake stuck on in carpark

Pass 3 Oct 2011 40,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 27 Oct 2010 38,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,981 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 35,980 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)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 33,018 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 28,980 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 22,341 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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BN52 DXL 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 70.6%.

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 BN52 DXL, 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 BN52 DXL registered?

BN52 DXL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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