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FY52 OAE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,644 mi
Last recorded62,644 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 OAE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 62,644 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 61,494 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 59,517 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 59,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 57,042 miles

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

noise from aux belt area

reverse lights inop

n/s/r tyre has cuts to sidewall

Fail 13 Jan 2014 57,042 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

noise from aux belt area

reverse lights inop

n/s/r tyre has cuts to sidewall

Pass 9 Jan 2013 52,569 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 50,695 miles

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

both rear tyres perished excessivly on sidewalls

eps light illuminated

loud metalic noise on engine advise further investigation

Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,512 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 48,312 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Jan 2010 48,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,859 miles

1.advise both rear tyres cracking between treads. 2.advise steering light on

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 45,179 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 41,010 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 33,936 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 OAE 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 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 FY52 OAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY52 OAE registered?

FY52 OAE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is FY52 OAE safe to buy?

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