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SA52 FJJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,521 mi
Last recorded135,521 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 FJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 135,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bonnet safety catch siezed

Fail 29 Aug 2014 118,911 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust corroded

handbrake lever sticking

Pass 29 Aug 2014 118,911 miles

Coolant leak

exhaust corroded

handbrake lever sticking

Fail 16 Aug 2013 101,895 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 101,895 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 86,885 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 86,885 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 85,722 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 78,427 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 67,583 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 56,876 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 45,764 miles

aux belt worn

Pass 19 Jan 2006 34,251 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 34,251 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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SA52 FJJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SA52 FJJ, 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 SA52 FJJ registered?

SA52 FJJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is SA52 FJJ safe to buy?

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