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FN52 LSZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

140,635 mi
Last recorded140,635 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 LSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2018 140,635 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2017 129,828 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2017 129,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2016 119,545 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 119,545 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 111,371 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 111,371 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 103,615 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2014 103,615 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 94,073 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 84,444 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 72,970 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 72,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 66,806 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 62,163 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 62,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 55,201 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 55,197 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 42,950 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 42,911 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 33,260 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 33,260 miles

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

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 LSZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LSZ, 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 LSZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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