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DN52 UWW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,906 mi
Last recorded135,906 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 UWW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 135,906 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

advise second hand handle fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 135,903 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2016 126,925 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 126,914 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 123,845 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 May 2015 123,845 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 122,574 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 122,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 120,507 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 115,289 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2011 105,060 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 105,060 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 93,939 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 80,312 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 64,639 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 49,251 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 49,251 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 46,690 miles

165/70 14T

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 35,116 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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DN52 UWW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DN52 UWW, 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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DN52 UWW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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