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PY52 NRX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,900 mi
Last recorded132,900 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 132,900 miles

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

Engine cover & Under-trays fitted

Exhaust back box second skin corroded & Baffles inside rattling

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 132,896 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine cover & Under-trays fitted

Exhaust back box second skin corroded & Baffles inside rattling

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 123,041 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 115,283 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 105,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear bump stops corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2013 105,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear bump stops corroded

engine light on

spare tyre flat

Pass 24 Jan 2012 95,612 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber shrouds broken

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 1 Feb 2011 87,407 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds broken

Pass 12 Feb 2010 79,164 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds broken

Pass 20 Feb 2009 70,769 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/r shock shroud broken

Pass 11 Feb 2008 60,328 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 51,147 miles

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

oil leaking from top of gearbox

Fail 7 Feb 2006 38,232 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 38,232 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 NRX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 NRX, 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 PY52 NRX registered?

PY52 NRX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 February 2003.

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