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ST52 NFO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,599 mi
Last recorded133,599 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 NFO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 133,599 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 133,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front lamps need buffing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 130,892 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 130,892 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 117,118 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 117,118 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 116,037 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 116,011 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 100,425 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 100,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f inner rack play

n/s/r tyre as nail

Pass 20 Oct 2014 73,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded baffles inside box loose

Pass 10 Dec 2013 69,263 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2012 60,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 53,498 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 53,488 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,159 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 42,226 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,613 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,499 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 31,499 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 24,791 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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ST52 NFO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ST52 NFO, 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 ST52 NFO registered?

ST52 NFO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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