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FN52 LSE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,896 mi
Last recorded155,896 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 LSE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 155,896 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust coroded

Fail 17 Nov 2016 155,896 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust coroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 107,498 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing noisy

Fail 4 Nov 2015 107,495 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front strut top bearing noisy

Pass 10 Nov 2014 99,865 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket missing but system still supported properly

Fail 10 Nov 2014 99,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket missing but system still supported properly

Fail 27 Nov 2013 91,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 91,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Oct 2012 80,041 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 72,592 miles

Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine warning light

Fail 4 Oct 2011 72,592 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine warning light

Pass 14 Oct 2010 64,874 miles

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

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,094 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 48,206 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,127 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,133 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 23,998 miles

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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FN52 LSE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FN52 LSE, 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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FN52 LSE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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