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BN52 EEU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,555 mi
Last recorded68,555 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 EEU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2009 68,555 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front upper roll bar boot split

offside rear tyre started to perrish on side walls

outer skin corroded on rear exhaust box

Fail 31 Dec 2009 68,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front upper roll bar boot split

offside rear tyre started to perrish on side walls

outer skin corroded on rear exhaust box

Pass 12 Jan 2009 62,412 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust rear box starting to corrode

oil leaks

Fail 12 Jan 2009 62,412 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust rear box starting to corrode

oil leaks

Pass 5 Jan 2008 55,959 miles

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

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

both rear indicators slightly faided

both rear tyres getting close to limit

n/s/r suspenstion bump stop split

o/s/f seat belt little bit slow to retracked

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

small chip in zone a less than 10 mm

Pass 12 Jan 2007 43,314 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 43,314 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 31,574 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 EEU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN52 EEU registered?

BN52 EEU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is BN52 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 EEU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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