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VO52 FZZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,334 mi
Last recorded176,334 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 176,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2017 169,015 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 May 2017 169,015 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 159,271 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 146,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 May 2015 146,643 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 May 2014 133,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 133,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 120,963 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 120,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

unable to open tailgate

Pass 12 Jun 2012 109,075 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2012 109,075 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2011 98,300 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2010 84,628 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 75,316 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 75,316 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 65,774 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 53,951 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 48,555 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 47,902 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 FZZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FZZ, 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 FZZ registered?

VO52 FZZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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