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PF52 UWU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,687 mi
Last recorded85,687 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 UWU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 85,687 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 80,797 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 75,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both windscreen wipers spit/deteriorated

nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 2 Jun 2015 75,715 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both windscreen wipers spit/deteriorated

nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,092 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 63,170 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 63,170 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 58,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn edges,tread stepped

rear exhaust corroded

steering light displayed some of test

Fail 2 Feb 2012 58,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn edges,tread stepped

rear exhaust corroded

steering light displayed some of test

Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,502 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 47,177 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,556 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 35,009 miles

o/s/f bottom wishbone rear bush starting to split

Pass 17 Jan 2007 26,174 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 9,086 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 UWU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UWU, 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 PF52 UWU registered?

PF52 UWU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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