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FY52 PLN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,913 mi
Last recorded81,913 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 PLN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 81,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box delaminating

Fail 27 Feb 2018 81,913 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box delaminating

Pass 21 Feb 2017 78,110 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 78,106 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 74,205 miles

advise rear exhaust box delaminating

Pass 12 Feb 2015 66,427 miles

Advise rear exhoust box getting weak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 61,455 miles

Advise rear exhoust box delaminating

Fail 4 Feb 2014 61,455 miles

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

Advise rear exhoust box delaminating

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 7 Dec 2012 55,209 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 46,078 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 46,078 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 32,584 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 23,699 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 20,758 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 17,302 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 17,295 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 13,669 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 10,150 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 PLN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PLN, 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 FY52 PLN registered?

FY52 PLN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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