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PY52 NCD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,548 mi
Last recorded84,548 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 NCD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 84,548 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f wiper blade has split ends

Fail 14 Jan 2016 84,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at a front joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps, lenses excessively fogged (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f wiper blade has split ends

Pass 8 Jan 2015 78,612 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 72,117 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,332 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 61,541 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 61,537 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2011 56,994 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 51,409 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,941 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 39,000 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)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 39,000 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 23,532 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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PY52 NCD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PY52 NCD, 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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PY52 NCD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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