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DE52 UUS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,095 mi
Last recorded62,095 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 UUS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 62,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 57,141 miles

possible intermittent p.a.s fault

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

headlight pattern poor on both front lamps

Fail 15 Dec 2014 57,141 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

headlight pattern poor on both front lamps

Pass 14 Jan 2014 53,000 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 48,524 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 48,524 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 45,416 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 45,416 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 42,699 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 39,731 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 37,046 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,759 miles

rear registration starting to discolour due to water ingress

Pass 11 Jan 2007 29,295 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 29,291 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear registration plate sligtly deteriorated replace soon

Pass 10 Jan 2006 24,752 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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DE52 UUS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE52 UUS, 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 DE52 UUS registered?

DE52 UUS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is DE52 UUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 UUS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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