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FM52 FAU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,675 mi
Last recorded66,675 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 66,675 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 66,671 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 44,849 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 44,724 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 44,437 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 43,756 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 43,022 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 42,182 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,251 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 40,267 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 39,318 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 37,840 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 37,837 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 36,592 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 34,746 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 32,784 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,337 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 30,337 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 27,036 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 22,439 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 21 Jan 2006 17,890 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a grove worn around sidewalls.

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 FAU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FAU, 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 FAU registered?

FM52 FAU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is FM52 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 FAU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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