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SK52 UYV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,423 mi
Last recorded75,423 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 UYV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 75,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edges

centre exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2020 74,920 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edges

centre exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (clamp corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edges

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres slight wear inner edges

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 70,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 69,007 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both rear discs rusty (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust outer skin peeling

Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 62,820 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 62,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,303 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear bump stops deteriorated and partially missing

offside rear brake binding slightly

plastic headlamps lenses deteriorated both sides

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2013 60,303 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear bump stops deteriorated and partially missing

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

plastic headlamps lenses deteriorated both sides

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2012 57,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise both rear shockabsorbers dust covers slightly deteriorated.

advise o/s/f tyre inside shoulder wear.

advise tailbox corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 54,813 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 49,244 miles

EPC and Engine management warning lights on

Fail 15 Feb 2010 49,244 miles

EPC and Engine management warning lights on

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 41,331 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil was below minimum more regular checking reguired

spare tyre different size to tyres on vehicle

Fail 9 Feb 2009 41,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil was below minimum more regular checking reguired

spare tyre different size to tyres on vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2007 34,418 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 34,418 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 28,965 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 28,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 24,157 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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SK52 UYV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SK52 UYV, 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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SK52 UYV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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