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BN52 EFC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,988 mi
Last recorded197,988 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 EFC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 197,988 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 186,501 miles

plastic under floor

suspension lowerd alround

Fail 2 Aug 2014 174,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspenion lowerd alround

Pass 2 Aug 2014 174,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspenion lowerd alround

Pass 10 Jun 2013 159,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 150,092 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 140,821 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 133,945 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 133,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 119,999 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 105,257 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 91,549 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 91,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 80,691 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 72,769 miles

thorn in nearside rear tyre

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 EFC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 EFC, 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 EFC registered?

BN52 EFC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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