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HN52 CUK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

217,239 mi
Last recorded217,239 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 CUK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 217,239 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2020 217,237 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss polish or bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 193,482 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear seatbelts slow to retract

both rear shock absorber upper casing covers inscure

engine noisey

exhaust center heat shield inscure

exhaust center to rear clamps very poor condition

long handbrake travel

offside head lamp in poor condition

rear exhaust box poor condition

rear exhaust heat shield poor condition

Fail 11 Sep 2019 193,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear seatbelts slow to retract

both rear shock absorber upper casing covers inscure

engine noisey

exhaust center heat shield inscure

exhaust center to rear clamps very poor condition

handbrake performance poor on nearside

long handbrake travel

offside head lamp in poor condition

rear exhaust box poor condition

rear exhaust heat shield poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2018 166,095 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine rattle

Fail 28 Sep 2018 166,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine rattle

Pass 20 Sep 2017 136,465 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 136,465 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 108,456 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 108,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted and perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre distorted and perished

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 84,734 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 80,530 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 72,488 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 72,488 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,540 miles

Oil leak

nearside windscreen wiper split

Fail 21 Jun 2012 64,540 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

nearside windscreen wiper split

Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,671 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 59,670 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre on limit ;

Pass 28 Jun 2010 53,362 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 45,586 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 45,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,388 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 36,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 30,314 miles

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

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

nearside rear tread low on outer edge.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 30,314 miles

nearside rear tread low on outer edge.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,501 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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HN52 CUK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 HN52 CUK, 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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HN52 CUK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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