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FH52 DMO

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,729 mi
Last recorded39,729 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 DMO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 39,729 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 38,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine noisey

Pass 13 Jan 2021 37,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil below min, topped up to reach correct level

Fail 13 Jan 2021 37,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil below min, topped up to reach correct level

Pass 14 Jan 2020 36,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 34,912 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 34,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 33,519 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 31,659 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 29,726 miles

Nearside Front tire worn on inside edge

Offside Front tire worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Jan 2015 27,468 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat/blower/fan does not blow very good

rear seat belt missing

Pass 20 Jan 2014 24,917 miles

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

Rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Jan 2013 22,708 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 20,262 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 17,758 miles

All tyres starting to crack up.

Lap belt missins, unable to test.

N/S/F Tyre side wall has cutts but not down to the cords.

N/S/R Tyre side wall has damage.

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

O/S/R Tyre side wall has damage.

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 16,173 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 16,172 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 14,158 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 11,963 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 11,963 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 9,258 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 6,100 miles

h/ brake travel

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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FH52 DMO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FH52 DMO, 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 FH52 DMO registered?

FH52 DMO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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