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MF52 UTJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,703 mi
Last recorded73,703 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 UTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 73,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section sleeve clamp (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 73,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section sleeve clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 73,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

boot floor rusty

both rear shock absorbers dust covers loose

centre and rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 70,575 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 69,636 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 62,886 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,989 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 149,926 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 149,926 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 129,900 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 129,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 109,190 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 108,642 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 91,675 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 76,789 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 58,934 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 58,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MF52 UTJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MF52 UTJ, 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 MF52 UTJ registered?

MF52 UTJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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The MOT history for MF52 UTJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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