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BN52 DXT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,293 mi
Last recorded94,293 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 94,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

rear tyres showing deterioration

undershield

Pass 6 Feb 2016 90,323 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre is perishing and has small cracks appearing

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play And slightly noisy (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play And slightly noisy (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 90,297 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre is perishing and has small cracks appearing

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play And slightly noisy (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play And slightly noisy (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 86,872 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 83,166 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 83,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 79,132 miles

rear silencer rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2012 68,935 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 20 Jan 2012 68,935 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

n/s/r brake back plate damp

n/s/r fott brake and parking brake have reduced effort

Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,480 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 57,148 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 48,350 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 43,081 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,339 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 28,878 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 DXT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN52 DXT, 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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BN52 DXT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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