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PF52 VAE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,992 mi
Last recorded142,992 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 VAE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2013 142,992 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

off side front wheel bearing worn

Pass 29 Jan 2013 142,992 miles

off side front wheel bearing worn

Pass 31 Jan 2012 126,942 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 126,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 108,851 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 108,851 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 88,806 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 88,806 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 69,014 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front door check strap unattached

Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,014 miles

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

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

n/s front door check strap unattached

Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,952 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 29,819 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 19,788 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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PF52 VAE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PF52 VAE, 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 PF52 VAE registered?

PF52 VAE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is PF52 VAE safe to buy?

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