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DN52 UXK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,381 mi
Last recorded98,381 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 98,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 98,381 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 89,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 89,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 81,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 71,654 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 71,654 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 59,279 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,592 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 34,722 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 22,290 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 22,284 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2007 11,764 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 5,268 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 UXK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UXK, 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 DN52 UXK registered?

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

Is DN52 UXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 UXK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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