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FM52 EAF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,074 mi
Last recorded134,074 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 EAF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 134,074 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment NS/OS (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 115,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 107,937 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 102,003 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 89,495 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 89,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 80,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 72,381 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 61,972 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 49,899 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 49,899 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 41,183 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

off side front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 6 Jan 2009 41,183 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2008 33,369 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 33,367 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 26,700 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 26,650 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 20,516 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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FM52 EAF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FM52 EAF, 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 FM52 EAF registered?

FM52 EAF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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