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PF52 VVS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,532 mi
Last recorded100,532 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 VVS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 100,532 miles

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

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

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

front discs are worn

o/s front tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread

park brake travel is high

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Oct 2010 100,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs are worn

o/s front tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread

park brake travel is high

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2009 82,504 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 68,269 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front no plate is cracked rear no plate is starting to deteriorate

o/s rear wheel is slightly stiff when rotated by hand

plastic covers fitted to underside

Pass 3 May 2007 55,408 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 49,008 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both offside and nearside front and rear body p[anels damaged

bront brakes are binding

child seat fitted nearside rear/unable to fully inspec t seat belt

front wipers poor condition

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front dip beam max low

nearside rear tyre cut on tread/outer side wall damaged in two places

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 VVS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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