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GU52 XWY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,079 mi
Last recorded84,079 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 XWY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 84,079 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 77,963 miles

both headlamp lens

Fail 12 Mar 2021 77,963 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both headlamp lens

Pass 4 Mar 2020 71,937 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 68,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 68,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 62,195 miles

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

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

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

off side rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 22 Feb 2018 62,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

off side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Feb 2017 55,561 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,019 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are worn

Both headlamp lenses are opaque

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

The offside rear tyre is perished and more than ten years old

Fail 22 Mar 2016 53,019 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are worn

Both headlamp lenses are opaque

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

The offside rear tyre is perished and more than ten years old

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 47,805 miles

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

both headlamp lenses misty but good pattern

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,335 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 13,589 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,912 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 39,043 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 36,178 miles

All four tyres perished split and tread depths low in places

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 32,977 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,171 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 25,581 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 23,220 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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GU52 XWY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GU52 XWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU52 XWY registered?

GU52 XWY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is GU52 XWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 XWY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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