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PF52 UZU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,154 mi
Last recorded82,154 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 UZU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 82,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 81,075 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 81,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 79,746 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 78,899 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 75,645 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 75,645 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 69,004 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 65,330 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 60,749 miles

SMALL CUT ON N/S FRONT TYRE NOT EXPOSING PLY OR CORD

Pass 15 Jan 2015 53,499 miles

exhaust very rusty and deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2015 53,499 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust very rusty and deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2014 50,283 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,073 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2012 43,440 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 43,440 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,197 miles

o/s/r shocker gaiter insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2010 36,351 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 29,082 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 25,164 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 23,525 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 21,430 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 21,430 miles

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

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 UZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UZU, 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 UZU registered?

PF52 UZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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