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NA52 HSE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

195,601 mi
Last recorded195,601 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA52 HSE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 195,601 miles

Nearside front wing corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2020 189,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside sill corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2020 189,625 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside sill corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 184,436 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 182,391 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 179,716 miles

rear pads and disc worn

Fail 31 Jan 2017 179,716 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear pads and disc worn

Pass 15 Feb 2016 169,209 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 157,360 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 16 Jan 2014 144,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 131,602 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 116,657 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 116,657 miles

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

advise under tray insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2011 103,030 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 103,028 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise heatshield insecure

advise ns and os front fog lamps cracked

advise nsf tyre sidewall scrubbed

Pass 23 Jan 2010 91,811 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear shock absorbers upper cover insecure

slight freeplay in n/s steering rack end

Pass 24 Jan 2009 77,404 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 62,801 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 62,801 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jan 2007 50,480 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 50,480 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 37,806 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 37,806 miles

Nearside Rear 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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NA52 HSE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HSE, 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 HSE registered?

NA52 HSE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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