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FG52 WNJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,300 mi
Last recorded69,300 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 WNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 69,300 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre low & uneven tread

offside rear tyre low tread & tyre perished

Fail 27 Dec 2019 69,300 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre low & uneven tread

offside rear tyre low tread & tyre perished

Pass 12 Jan 2019 65,561 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 65,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 63,789 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 63,789 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 63,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 63,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section has slight leak, rear section corroded. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 63,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section has slight leak, rear section corroded. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 62,092 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 60,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 56,414 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 51,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Dec 2011 51,898 miles

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

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Dec 2010 49,139 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 44,889 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 41,218 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 41,218 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 37,040 miles

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 30,960 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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FG52 WNJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG52 WNJ, 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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FG52 WNJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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