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FD52 NJV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,942 mi
Last recorded165,942 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 NJV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 165,942 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 165,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 153,399 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 153,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 142,414 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 142,404 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both lamps (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 131,898 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 118,178 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 118,476 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 115,458 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2015 115,458 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 111,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2014 111,902 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 105,964 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 97,742 miles

front discs worn and lipped

fuel filter corroded

nearside front tyre wearing low on edge

Pass 19 Jan 2011 88,855 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 bump stops worn

exhaust cat rattles

nail in offside rear tyre

rear number plate starting to delaminate at the top

Fail 17 Jan 2011 88,855 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 bump stops worn

exhaust cat rattles

nail in offside rear tyre

rear number plate starting to delaminate at the top

Pass 14 Jan 2010 80,523 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 69,740 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 59,867 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 50,294 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 39,058 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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FD52 NJV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FD52 NJV, 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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FD52 NJV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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