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SA52 HBU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,889 mi
Last recorded74,889 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 HBU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 74,889 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 74,885 miles

Brake performance not tested due to major brake fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and braking performance affected brake fluid leaking (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2021 70,768 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 66,750 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 66,749 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 63,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 63,632 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle section loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 63,341 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 63,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 63,017 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 63,017 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low both low (1.8)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front head lights (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rears (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 62,542 miles

both front headlamps misted

Fail 8 Nov 2016 62,541 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s/r (2.7.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort o/s/r foot/handbrake lery low effort (3.7.B.5a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both n/s (1.4.A.2f)

both front headlamps misted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 61,892 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 61,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 52,190 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 52,188 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 44,968 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 44,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 42,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 42,570 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 37,834 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper arm damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2012 37,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper arm damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2011 33,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 33,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,932 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 28,923 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 24,357 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 24,357 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 19,602 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 19,602 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 14,202 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 9,774 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 HBU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SA52 HBU, 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 HBU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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