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VO52 FVV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,585 mi
Last recorded82,585 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 FVV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 82,585 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 82,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 75,981 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 75,981 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 68,253 miles

Both front tyres starting to thin on the inner tread area

Engine runs rough at idle

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Service light on

Slight play in the nearside inner track rod ball joint

Pass 27 Feb 2015 62,686 miles

Engine runs poor at idle.

Service light on.

Fail 27 Feb 2015 62,686 miles

Engine runs poor at idle.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service light on.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 54,253 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Service light on.

Fail 27 Jan 2014 54,242 miles

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

Both front tyres void of tread on the inner tread area.

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Service light on.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,710 miles

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

coolant level low

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2012 38,121 miles

exhaust back box outer skin very corroded

front brake pads worn very low

service light on

Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,894 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 30,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 27,326 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,587 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 18,714 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 18,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2007 14,984 miles

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage not to ply or cord

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 FVV 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 66.7%.

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 FVV, 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 FVV registered?

VO52 FVV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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