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DN52 UYU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,281 mi
Last recorded122,281 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 UYU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 122,281 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 119,312 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 119,311 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 117,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 28 Jan 2020 117,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 112,628 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 106,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 100,247 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 94,838 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 94,838 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 93,924 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 93,924 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 88,682 miles

o/s front tyre edge worn/wearing

Pass 20 Jan 2014 82,122 miles

note rear bump stops perished,r/number plate delaminating,alternator belt cracking

Fail 20 Jan 2014 82,122 miles

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

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

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

note rear bump stops perished,r/number plate delaminating,alternator belt cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2013 77,196 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 77,196 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2012 70,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tracking may require Check and Adjustment

Fail 12 Jan 2012 70,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tracking may require Check and Adjustment

Pass 17 Jan 2011 64,269 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 57,778 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 51,194 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 43,070 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 43,069 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 35,111 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 UYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UYU, 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 UYU registered?

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

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