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BN52 GDV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,990 mi
Last recorded102,990 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 102,990 miles

oil leak on underside of vehicle

windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Fail 22 Nov 2010 102,990 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

front brake discs excessively worn

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

oil leak on underside of vehicle

windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 12 Jan 2010 91,182 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak from gearbox area

rear suspension bump stops perrished

slight oil leak o/s engine

Fail 12 Jan 2010 91,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

oil leak from gearbox area

rear suspension bump stops perrished

slight oil leak o/s engine

Pass 21 Jan 2009 78,103 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 78,103 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 64,493 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 52,653 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 40,491 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 GDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GDV, 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 GDV registered?

BN52 GDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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The MOT history for BN52 GDV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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