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FY52 UAX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,824 mi
Last recorded94,824 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 UAX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 94,824 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 84,943 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 84,943 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 701,785 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 67,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 60,274 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,592 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,385 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED

Fail 25 Feb 2011 34,701 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED

Pass 26 Feb 2010 26,806 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,971 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 20,216 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 20,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 174,147 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 14,632 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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FY52 UAX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FY52 UAX, 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 FY52 UAX registered?

FY52 UAX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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