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FN52 LVD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,547 mi
Last recorded102,547 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 LVD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 102,547 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2014 102,547 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 93,452 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear brake backplate damp

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2013 93,391 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear brake backplate damp

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 85,533 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 85,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 78,339 miles

hand brake needs adjusting / front tyres geting close

Pass 6 Jan 2011 71,126 miles

front brake pads geting low

Pass 8 Jan 2010 63,393 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 56,391 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 56,390 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 49,338 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 49,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2007 44,390 miles

both front suspension lower arm rear mounting bushes are deteriorating

brake fluid low due to leaking clutch master cylinder

centre section of exhaust joint has slight leak of gas

n/s rear tyre is worn on outer edge to 2mm

Pass 3 Jan 2006 34,272 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

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 LVD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LVD, 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 LVD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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