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PJ52 FZM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,171 mi
Last recorded119,171 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 FZM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 119,171 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 113,809 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 112,762 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 111,620 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 110,499 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 109,119 miles

corrosion to exhaust sleeve front to middle pipe.

Fail 22 Nov 2019 109,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

corrosion to exhaust sleeve front to middle pipe.

Pass 26 Nov 2018 107,379 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 105,666 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 99,959 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 87,232 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 77,269 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 65,757 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 65,757 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 59,093 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 56,001 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 50,866 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 45,854 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 41,008 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 34,536 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 28,448 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 22,409 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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PJ52 FZM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PJ52 FZM, 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 PJ52 FZM registered?

PJ52 FZM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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