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FM52 FBU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,503 mi
Last recorded168,503 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 FBU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 168,503 miles

BODY DAMAGED

FRONT HEADLIGHTS DETRIORTED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Fail 8 Nov 2021 168,503 miles

BODY DAMAGED

FRONT HEADLIGHTS DETRIORTED

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 21 Oct 2020 163,931 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 163,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 162,323 miles

underside muddy

Pass 12 Oct 2018 152,268 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW

Pass 11 Oct 2017 136,463 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 136,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 121,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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 16 Oct 2015 106,964 miles

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 93,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 82,598 miles

rear silencer corroded and splitting open.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 68,126 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 53,427 miles

both front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2011 53,427 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

both front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,778 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 46,196 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 46,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 38,107 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 32,890 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,050 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edge

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 FBU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

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

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