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FN52 LTJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,951 mi
Last recorded112,951 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 LTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 112,951 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 110,934 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 107,345 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 105,960 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 105,956 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 104,508 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 104,508 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 103,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 103,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 97,625 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 97,625 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 91,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 91,878 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 88,199 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 87,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2009 87,667 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 82,649 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 82,649 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 70,827 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 53,373 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 53,373 miles

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

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 LTJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LTJ, 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 FN52 LTJ registered?

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

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