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AD52 UCC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,374 mi
Last recorded121,374 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 UCC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 121,374 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 106,227 miles

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 97,036 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 97,036 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 90,897 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre missed shape

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake light dim when handbrake isn't on

Fail 16 Mar 2018 90,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre missed shape

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake light dim when handbrake isn't on

Pass 21 Mar 2017 84,503 miles

Front number plate has small crack but still able to read number plate

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 78,078 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADE POOR

Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,259 miles

Both rear bump stops are split.

Rear exhaust box casing is very rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber bump stops are split

Fail 19 Mar 2014 68,563 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber bump stops are split

Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear bumpstops split (secure)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 62,899 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear bumpstops split (secure)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear bump stops split

front wipers split (clear screen)

rear axle bushes perished (no excessive movement)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,436 miles

Both rear bump stops broken.

Rear exhaust box casing rusty & split.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 54,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Both rear brake discs excessivly corroded with the surface breaking up.

Both rear bump stops broken.

Rear exhaust box casing rusty & split.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wishbones corroded

nearside rear suspension bumpstop perished

offside rear suspension bumpstop perished

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty and split[not leaking]

Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,863 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover detatched.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 47,863 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover detatched.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,994 miles

Both front brake discs corroded around edges. Nearside disc also starting to corrode on outer face.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn to just over 3mm on outer tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front outer brake pad worn to approx 5mm

STRONG ADVISE:Nearside front rear wishbone bush perished and will soon need replacing-no excessive play found at present time

Fail 27 Mar 2008 42,994 miles

Both front brake discs corroded around edges. Nearside disc also starting to corrode on outer face.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear tyre worn to just over 3mm on outer tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front outer brake pad worn to approx 5mm

STRONG ADVISE:Nearside front rear wishbone bush perished and will soon need replacing-no excessive play found at present time

Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,770 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 30,103 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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AD52 UCC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AD52 UCC, 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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AD52 UCC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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