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SA52 PTX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,714 mi
Last recorded23,714 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 PTX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 23,714 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 20,415 miles

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

front brake discs pitted and corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 17,951 miles

off side front brake back plate missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 15,300 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shields insecure

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 13,180 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 13,180 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 7,623 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inside edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 2,012 miles

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 31,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 28,683 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 28,583 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 26,054 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 23,741 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 21,012 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 18,031 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 14,745 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 11,829 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 PTX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

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

Is SA52 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA52 PTX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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