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DN52 UYW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,547 mi
Last recorded123,547 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 123,547 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2015 123,547 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 119,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front rear wishbone bushes are deteriorating

n/s/rear wheel is binding slightly

Fail 2 Apr 2014 119,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both front rear wishbone bushes are deteriorating

n/s/rear wheel is binding slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2013 113,452 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 113,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 107,527 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

outer exhuast corroded & split

Fail 2 Apr 2012 107,527 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

outer exhuast corroded & split

Fail 7 Apr 2011 99,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 99,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 90,307 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 79,250 miles

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

windscreen slightly scuffed by wiper blade

Pass 8 Apr 2008 68,852 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 66,040 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 53,681 miles

n/s front tyre has two cuts in outter side wall cords not exposed

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 UYW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UYW, 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 UYW registered?

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

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