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SA52 PTZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,546 mi
Last recorded65,546 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 PTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 65,546 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 44,131 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 30,885 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2013 30,858 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 18,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust section is slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2011 15,392 miles

nearside rear hubcap is missing.

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to split.

offside rear tyre has a small cut on outer sidewall.

slight movement in nearside rackend.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 13,651 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 12,057 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 10,552 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 8,558 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 6,721 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 PTZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PTZ, 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 PTZ registered?

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

Is SA52 PTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA52 PTZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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