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AD52 UCE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,655 mi
Last recorded147,655 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 147,655 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 147,655 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 137,927 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 137,862 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 130,570 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 117,464 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor Scratching (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 106,629 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 106,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 91,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inside edge legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 91,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inside edge legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 79,463 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 76,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 70,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 70,112 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 61,729 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 56,583 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 50,407 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 46,930 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 43,341 miles

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,428 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated slightly.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 37,428 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear registration plate deteriorated slightly.

Pass 16 Jun 2007 34,269 miles

both front wishbone bushes starting too split also weak

Fail 15 Jun 2007 34,269 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front lower wishbone bushes starting too split also weak

Pass 17 Jan 2006 25,022 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 UCE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UCE, 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 AD52 UCE registered?

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

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