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NY52 DFG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

123,719 mi
Last recorded123,719 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 DFG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 123,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both wheels (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Inner bonnet catch handle missing

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded axel cup holder end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded axel cup holder end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper missing

Fail 25 Sep 2025 123,690 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both wheels (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Inner bonnet catch handle missing

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded axel cup holder end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded axel cup holder end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper missing

Pass 24 Sep 2024 111,323 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 111,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jan 2024 111,313 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Base of wing and wheelarch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Not working on nearside, barely working on offside. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Gland burst. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Not working. (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 100,764 miles

Centre seat belt lap strap inspected. Additional belt not included in Test.

Nearside front wing corroded, not yet dangerous.

Rear silencer outer wrap corroded.

Side play in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes.

Fail 25 Jan 2023 100,659 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Centre seat belt lap strap inspected. Additional belt not included in Test.

Nearside front wing corroded, not yet dangerous.

Rear silencer outer wrap corroded.

Side play in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes.

Pass 27 Jan 2022 90,082 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 90,074 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 82,356 miles

Centre seat belt lap-belt only in use.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, inner. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dangerously worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 76,440 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 74,756 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 72,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 72,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 68,512 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 64,318 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 60,067 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 55,012 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 50,060 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 45,112 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 39,180 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 35,163 miles

offside front anti roll bar slightly rubbing on subframe

Pass 20 Jan 2009 29,845 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 29,728 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 24,759 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 20,890 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 17,054 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 DFG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 NY52 DFG, 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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NY52 DFG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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