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SA52 HBL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

115,739 mi
Last recorded115,739 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 HBL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 115,739 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 110,448 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 102,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 95,271 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 3 Apr 2017 91,543 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 84,327 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 80,387 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both headlight lenses starting to get cloudy

Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,921 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 71,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel filter corroded.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 66,600 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,226 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 58,073 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 52,676 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 52,676 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wipers wearing

Pass 18 Jan 2008 44,553 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 35,826 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 27,206 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 HBL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HBL, 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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SA52 HBL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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