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MF52 NZN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,301 mi
Last recorded125,301 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 NZN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 125,301 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 125,295 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 121,357 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 121,357 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 85,945 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 76,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides slightly corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides big bush(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Fail 30 May 2023 76,308 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides slightly corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides big bush(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 74,801 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both sides (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both sides (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2021 74,797 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking near tank and filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both sides (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both sides (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 73,130 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system is slightly corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jun 2019 70,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 66,503 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

all tyres slightly perished

exhaust heat shield slightly corroded

oil leak

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 63,652 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside 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)

all tyres slightly perished

exhaust heat shield slightly corroded

oil leak

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 60,241 miles

child seats fitted

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 60,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement big wish bound very dangerous (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement big wish bound very dangerous (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

child seats fitted

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 56,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,676 miles

ex tailpipe corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 52,499 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 52,479 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light on dash

Pass 17 Jan 2012 45,481 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 38,791 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 33,599 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 28,634 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,931 miles

offside rear tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 11 Jan 2007 15,632 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 10,973 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 NZN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MF52 NZN, 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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MF52 NZN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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