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SA52 UTZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,621 mi
Last recorded95,621 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 95,621 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 95,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 86,738 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 May 2017 86,738 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 76,794 miles

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)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 76,794 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,505 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 66,764 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 61,971 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 57,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2012 57,648 miles

Oil leak

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2011 52,740 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 49,671 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 49,650 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 42,498 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 33,800 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2007 22,087 miles

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

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

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 UTZ 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 70.6%.

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 UTZ, 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 UTZ registered?

SA52 UTZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is SA52 UTZ safe to buy?

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