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ST52 NFY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,745 mi
Last recorded76,745 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 NFY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2018 76,745 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condition of exhaust

cover fitted to underside

engine has a misting of oil

engine management light on

general condition of underside

Fail 30 Mar 2018 76,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

cover fitted to underside

engine has a misting of oil

engine management light on

general condition of underside

condition of exhaust

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 69,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 66,362 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,821 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 64,821 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,411 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 63,411 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,542 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,174 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 56,225 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 56,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,327 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 46,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 31,649 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 22,169 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 22,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2006 15,400 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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ST52 NFY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ST52 NFY, 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 NFY registered?

ST52 NFY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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