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PF52 VVG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

253,730 mi
Last recorded253,730 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 VVG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 253,730 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 214,075 miles

back box outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jan 2017 178,661 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 147,973 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 116,243 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 85,777 miles

BOTH front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 51,064 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,717 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 46,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,171 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,006 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,170 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 29,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,177 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 17,216 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 13,162 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 VVG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PF52 VVG, 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 VVG registered?

PF52 VVG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is PF52 VVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF52 VVG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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