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FY52 OAC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,947 mi
Last recorded83,947 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 OAC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 83,947 miles

small blow from front exhaust pipe flexi

Fail 15 Oct 2020 83,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs in poor condition

small blow from front exhaust pipe flexi

Pass 25 Oct 2019 79,914 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn smooth on edges

front brake pads look to be getting thin

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush splitting / poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2019 79,914 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on edges

front brake pads look to be getting thin

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush splitting / poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2018 74,993 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 66,045 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower wishbone (rear) bush worn (2.4.G.2)

head lamp lenses in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2016 52,729 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 37,813 miles

Advise power steering light on

Pass 13 Jan 2014 31,790 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 31,790 miles

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

All tyres have small age related cracks in tread.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 29,861 miles

Rear tyres have small cracks in tread.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 26,879 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,042 miles

All tyre's have small cracks in tread.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 20,370 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 17,623 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 14,978 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 14,978 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 11,597 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 7,930 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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FY52 OAC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 FY52 OAC, 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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FY52 OAC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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