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NY52 BZL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,498 mi
Last recorded89,498 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 BZL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 89,498 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 89,494 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 80,569 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2009 71,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

near side rear side light very bright

offside rear side light dim

Pass 5 Feb 2009 71,742 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

near side rear side light very bright

offside rear side light dim

Pass 4 Feb 2008 62,166 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 50,218 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 50,218 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front wipers judder in operation

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 39,630 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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NY52 BZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NY52 BZL, 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 NY52 BZL registered?

NY52 BZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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