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FN52 LTE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,165 mi
Last recorded157,165 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 LTE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 157,165 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 156,615 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 155,790 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 153,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 150,015 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 148,955 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 145,475 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

all tyres perished

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2018 138,627 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 131,234 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 124,929 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 119,980 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 111,352 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 103,249 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front wish bone rear bushes deteriated

nearside front and offside rear tyres close to legal limit

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front tyre slightly worn on the edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 103,249 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front wish bone rear bushes deteriated

nearside front and offside rear tyres close to legal limit

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front tyre slightly worn on the edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 96,982 miles

slight blow on exhaust rear box

slight play and slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Mar 2012 96,982 miles

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

slight blow on exhaust rear box

slight play and slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jan 2011 85,546 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 85,546 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 70,019 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 60,085 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 60,085 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 51,270 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 42,101 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 42,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 32,509 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 LTE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LTE, 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 LTE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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