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MF52 PGZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,032 mi
Last recorded69,032 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 PGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 69,032 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s and o/s bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2023 69,026 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s and o/s bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 66,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2022 66,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to deteriorated headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to deteriorated headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 64,544 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2021 64,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML lamp on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2020 62,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp detriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp detriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

exhaust corroded middle/rear

Fail 15 Feb 2020 62,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Eml lamp on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp detriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp detriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

exhaust corroded middle/rear

Pass 16 Feb 2019 59,240 miles

both dip beam patterns very weak due to condition of headlamps

cat to middle exhaust clamp badly corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit and badly worn on outside edge

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2019 59,240 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both dip beam patterns very weak due to condition of headlamps

cat to middle exhaust clamp badly corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit and badly worn on outside edge

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2018 55,949 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nsf and osf (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

steering angle sensor on dash

Fail 3 Feb 2018 55,949 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nsf and osf (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

steering angle sensor on dash

Pass 11 Feb 2017 53,998 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nsf and osf (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

steering angle sensor on dash

Fail 11 Feb 2017 53,998 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nsf and osf (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

steering angle sensor on dash

Pass 13 Feb 2016 51,696 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nsf and osf (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

steering angle sensor lamp on dash

Fail 6 Feb 2016 51,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nsf and osf (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

steering angle sensor lamp on dash

Pass 7 Feb 2015 48,530 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osf wiper split

steering angle sensor lamp on dash

Fail 7 Feb 2015 48,530 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osf wiper split

steering angle sensor lamp on dash

Pass 8 Feb 2014 43,841 miles

both front headlamps detriorating

osf wiper split

Fail 8 Feb 2014 43,841 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front headlamps detriorating

osf wiper split

power steering lamp on dash (fliud level)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 38,143 miles

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

power steering lamp on dash

Fail 5 Feb 2013 38,143 miles

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

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

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

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)

power steering lamp on dash

Pass 31 Jan 2012 32,003 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 27,983 miles

items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

wipers torn

Fail 5 Feb 2011 27,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

wipers torn

Pass 13 Feb 2010 21,054 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2010 21,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2009 15,592 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s washer jet delivery poor

Pass 15 Feb 2008 13,434 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 11,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 11,174 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 9,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 9,133 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 PGZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PGZ, 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 PGZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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