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SA52 DDV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,313 mi
Last recorded86,313 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 DDV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 86,313 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 76,114 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 67,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres deteriorated (cracking) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2024 67,406 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 69% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres deteriorated (cracking) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 60,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 54,323 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 54,315 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 53,022 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 51,284 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 48,866 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 46,241 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 42,706 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 40,759 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 38,628 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2011 35,106 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 32,407 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,815 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 25,249 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 21,723 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 17,708 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 13,098 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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SA52 DDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 SA52 DDV, 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 SA52 DDV registered?

SA52 DDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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