2003 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Petrol · BL52 NLP
2003 Skoda Fabia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 96,202 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL52 NLP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2024
- 96,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL52 NLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Fabia (BL52 NLP) between March 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
BL52 NLP Mileage History
- 18/03/202286,586 mi
- 18/03/202286,586 mi
- 13/03/202391,613 mi+5,027 mi
- 14/02/202496,202 mi+4,589 mi
Average of roughly 5,030 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- PAS Angle Sensor FailureModerate
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