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PF52 UWB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,125 mi
Last recorded85,125 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 UWB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 85,125 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 85,119 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 80,876 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Fail 29 May 2019 80,874 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Pass 22 Jun 2018 79,993 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 78,620 miles

Covers(some of which need securing)prevent a complete visual check

Fail 15 Jun 2017 78,616 miles

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

Covers(some of which need securing)prevent a complete visual check

Pass 22 Jun 2016 76,914 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 22 Jun 2016 76,912 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,656 miles

Excessive water leak needs attention

N/s wiper blade needs replacing soon

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 74,169 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)

Oil leak

very slight bearing noise nearside front

Pass 4 Jun 2013 72,914 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 May 2012 68,258 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box outer covering slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,238 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 63,283 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,009 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 58,009 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 51,618 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust scabby

n/s/f tyre has tread seperation

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre has tread seperation

Fail 23 Jun 2009 51,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust scabby

n/s/f tyre has tread seperation

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre has tread seperation

Pass 6 Nov 2007 45,781 miles

n/s/r damper cover loose.

Fail 6 Nov 2007 45,781 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r damper cover loose.

Fail 6 Dec 2006 38,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 38,404 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 28,576 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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PF52 UWB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PF52 UWB, 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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PF52 UWB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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