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FM52 FAA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,391 mi
Last recorded81,391 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 FAA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 81,391 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 81,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 75,798 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 75,746 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust corroded.

fuel filter corroded and damp.

oil around gearbox.

underbody plastic covers are loose on n/s

Pass 7 Jan 2016 70,240 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 69,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2015 69,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 63,498 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 59,450 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2013 59,450 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 55,723 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 51,127 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 46,661 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 41,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 31,563 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 25,481 miles

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

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 FAA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FAA, 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 FAA registered?

FM52 FAA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is FM52 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 FAA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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