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FY52 VBZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,192 mi
Last recorded69,192 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 69,192 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 67,756 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 67,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 62,933 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front head lamp lens deteriorating

Pass 12 Jan 2015 59,231 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 56,222 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 53,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front seat belts slow to return

Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,007 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,583 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 43,665 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 43,658 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 39,418 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 34,652 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 28,190 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 28,190 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 21,331 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 VBZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

FY52 VBZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is FY52 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 VBZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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