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NA52 DHZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,196 mi
Last recorded70,196 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA52 DHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2021 70,196 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Auxiliary belt perishing

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 65,118 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front McPherson strut stop slightly rough

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 65,118 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front McPherson strut stop slightly rough

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 63,115 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 63,113 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 60,466 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,292 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 58,292 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 56,027 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,039 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 54,039 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,998 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 48,068 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 45,352 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 40,625 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 40,652 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 39,819 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 35,286 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 29,416 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 29,416 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 22,524 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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NA52 DHZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NA52 DHZ, 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 NA52 DHZ registered?

NA52 DHZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is NA52 DHZ safe to buy?

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