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NU52 TWM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,187 mi
Last recorded172,187 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 TWM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 172,187 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear alloy wheel on same axle as steel wheel

Fail 11 Jun 2019 172,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear alloy wheel on same axle as steel wheel

Offside Rear wheel binding making wheelbearing inspection difficult

Pass 11 Jun 2018 160,808 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded.

Rear Park brake just met efficiency 16%.

Fail 8 Jun 2018 160,805 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both headlamps. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms trailing bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible both front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded.

Rear Park brake just met efficiency 16%.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 138,849 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 138,848 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 121,105 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 21 Jan 2015 101,593 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 21 Jan 2015 101,593 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 13 Jan 2014 88,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers poor only just clearing

Pass 2 Jan 2013 87,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf rack arm has slight play

Pass 30 Jan 2012 85,252 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 85,252 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsf wheel has slight side to side play

Pass 18 Jan 2011 82,937 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsf wheel has slight play but unable to see where

Pass 13 Jan 2010 79,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres heavily worn inside edge

nsf steering or suspension has slight play but cannot find where !

Fail 28 Jan 2009 74,054 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 74,054 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 65,411 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 53,338 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 38,017 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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NU52 TWM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NU52 TWM, 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 NU52 TWM registered?

NU52 TWM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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