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FM52 FFD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,739 mi
Last recorded91,739 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 FFD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 91,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jan 2020 90,335 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 88,120 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 88,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 85,393 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 18 Jan 2018 85,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Feb 2017 80,427 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 80,391 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 74,655 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 69,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 63,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,401 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 51,763 miles

O/s rear tyre worn bold on inner tread

Exhaust system corroding

N/s front wishbone, rear bush is deteriorating

Fail 9 Jan 2012 51,721 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust system corroding

O/s rear tyre worn bold on inner tread

Pass 15 Jan 2011 45,505 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 39,764 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 34,687 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Jan 2008 29,328 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 12 Jan 2008 29,328 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Dec 2006 23,770 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 18,550 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 18,531 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FFD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FFD, 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 FFD registered?

FM52 FFD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is FM52 FFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 FFD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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