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VO52 FVL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,697 mi
Last recorded50,697 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 FVL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 50,697 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 47,655 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 47,655 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 46,783 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 46,217 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 46,217 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc retaining clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 44,776 miles

Headlamps deteriated but showing pattern

Fail 8 Feb 2016 44,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamps deteriated but showing pattern

Pass 10 Feb 2015 42,549 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre tread cracked by puncture repair

Pass 10 Feb 2014 39,900 miles

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

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 14 Feb 2013 36,345 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 33,421 miles

Front tyres getting down

Fail 23 Feb 2012 33,419 miles

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

Front tyres getting down

Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,911 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,713 miles

Front number plate cracked around fixing screw

Fail 25 Feb 2010 27,713 miles

Front number plate cracked around fixing screw

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,831 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,102 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 16,411 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 16,410 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 10,500 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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VO52 FVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VO52 FVL, 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 VO52 FVL registered?

VO52 FVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 February 2003.

Is VO52 FVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO52 FVL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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