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FM52 EUO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,440 mi
Last recorded97,440 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 EUO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 97,440 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 97,440 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 90,653 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 90,653 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,775 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

headlamp aims weak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 79,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

headlamp aims weak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 76,375 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is corroded

n/s sill is damaged

o/s rear foot brake is slower to operate

the lenses of both head lamps are badly crazed

Fail 16 Mar 2015 76,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is corroded

n/s sill is damaged

o/s rear foot brake is slower to operate

the lenses of both head lamps are badly crazed

Pass 17 Mar 2014 73,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is corroded

head lights focus poor

panel damage

Pass 20 Mar 2013 71,049 miles

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

Oil leak

body damage

front indicators faded

headlamp lenses dull

ns headlamp pattern poor

ns shock shroud poor

os headlamp aim lower limit

radiator wet

rear exhaust corroded

run out front brakes

Fail 20 Mar 2013 71,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

body damage

front indicators faded

headlamp lenses dull

ns headlamp pattern poor

ns shock shroud poor

os headlamp aim lower limit

radiator wet

rear exhaust corroded

run out front brakes

Pass 21 Mar 2012 70,466 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 70,466 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 63,515 miles

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

o/s rear brake is slower to operate

Pass 10 Mar 2010 56,717 miles

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

both the hand and foot brakes are slower too operate on the o/s rear

Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,381 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 52,802 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 52,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 44,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 44,363 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,397 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 27,218 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads low

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 EUO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FM52 EUO, 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 EUO registered?

FM52 EUO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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