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PF52 VAK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,509 mi
Last recorded97,509 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 VAK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 97,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 97,507 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and back (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 95,538 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2016 89,168 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2015 81,976 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 81,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 75,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Feb 2013 66,419 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2012 62,026 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 62,026 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 56,472 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 50,283 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 43,432 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

front tyres worn on edges

front wipers

protection cover missing off drivers seat

Fail 8 Jan 2008 35,496 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front wipers starting to smear screen

rear brake pads wearing thin both sides

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2008 35,496 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front wipers starting to smear screen

rear brake pads wearing thin both sides

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2007 28,494 miles

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jan 2006 23,073 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 VAK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VAK, 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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PF52 VAK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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