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CV52 PDY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

229,396 mi
Last recorded229,396 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 PDY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 229,396 miles

Back box outer skin is corroded and separating

Both front tyres are wearing on the inside edges

Fail 7 Jan 2021 229,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Fouling road wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Back box outer skin is corroded and separating

Both front tyres are wearing on the inside edges

Pass 8 Jan 2020 222,188 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2020 222,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 213,065 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 Jan 2019 213,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2018 202,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 195,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 195,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 183,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 171,260 miles

CORROSION ON MIDDLE X REAR BOX / N/S/F TYRE 2.6MM / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F DROP, LINK /

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2015 171,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

CORROSION ON MIDDLE X REAR BOX / N/S/F TYRE 2.6MM / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F DROP, LINK /

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 157,808 miles

O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM / O/S/R TYRE ON LIGEL LMIT 1.6MM / TRACKING / CORROSION ON REAR BOX X MIDDLE / SLIGHT WEAP ON N/S/R SHOCK / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F DROP LINK / UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 21 Jan 2014 157,808 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM / O/S/R TYRE ON LIGEL LMIT 1.6MM / TRACKING / CORROSION ON REAR BOX X MIDDLE / SLIGHT WEAP ON N/S/R SHOCK / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F DROP LINK / UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 17 Jan 2013 141,639 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS X PADS VERY LOW

REAR EXHAUST CORRODING / UNDER COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT WEAP ON N/S/R SHOCK

Fail 17 Jan 2013 141,639 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODING / UNDER COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT WEAP ON N/S/R SHOCK

Pass 24 Jan 2012 127,398 miles

advise front pads inspected

Pass 27 Jan 2011 106,290 miles

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 19 Jan 2011 105,945 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

rear brake discs lipped/worn and rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2010 87,653 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side steering rack inner joint play

Fail 21 Jan 2010 87,442 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side steering rack inner joint play

Pass 22 Jan 2009 69,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 51,713 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 38,124 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 22,203 miles

front and side undertrays limit inspection

front offside and nearside tyres and nearside rear tyre worn on edges

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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CV52 PDY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CV52 PDY, 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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CV52 PDY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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