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SA52 HBZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

92,753 mi
Last recorded92,753 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 HBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 92,753 miles

EML on

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 92,753 miles

EML on

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 85,229 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML on

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 85,229 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML on

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,172 miles

engine light on

Fail 13 Aug 2015 69,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine light on

both front tyre's very low on inner edge's

Pass 11 Aug 2014 57,795 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 8 Aug 2014 57,795 miles

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)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Engine management light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 51,849 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 51,849 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 47,855 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 47,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,603 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 43,102 miles

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

advise exhaust clamps on sleeve corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 41,888 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 41,888 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 15,100 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 15,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 37,458 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 37,451 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 29,606 miles

Advise front pads low and n/s/f discs scored on inside

Pass 14 Feb 2006 22,771 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 22,771 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HBZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HBZ, 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 HBZ registered?

SA52 HBZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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