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MF52 NZE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,034 mi
Last recorded90,034 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 NZE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 90,034 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 5 Dec 2016 90,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

OIL LEAK

Pass 3 Dec 2015 81,199 miles

Front discs in poor condition

Rear seats folded down not allowing inspection of seat belts

both temp and oil pressure lights flashing

Fail 2 Dec 2015 81,199 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front discs in poor condition

Rear seats folded down not allowing inspection of seat belts

both temp and oil pressure lights flashing

Pass 26 Nov 2014 71,111 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 71,107 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Nov 2013 62,383 miles

Aux belt cracking

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 62,383 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Aux belt cracking

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 48,369 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 48,363 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 42,543 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 42,543 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 40,565 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 40,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 36,577 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 32,776 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 26,484 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 20,992 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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MF52 NZE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MF52 NZE, 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 MF52 NZE registered?

MF52 NZE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 February 2003.

Is MF52 NZE safe to buy?

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