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SK52 UZF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,803 mi
Last recorded71,803 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 UZF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2022 71,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from catalytic convertor and middle section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2021 70,016 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 70,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached due to corrosion (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached arm due to corrosion (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 68,639 miles

advise o/s n/s front lower wishbone rear bushes worn but not excessive

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge advise to replace

advise slight movement from n/s/f antiroll bar link ball joint but not excessive advise to replace

Pass 11 Dec 2019 66,062 miles

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge advise to replace

advise o/s/r tyre inner wall perished advise to replace

advise slight movement from o/s n/s front track rod ends advise to replace

Pass 7 Dec 2018 63,556 miles

advise o/s n/s front lower rear suspension arm bushes worn but not excessive

advise o/s/r tyre walls perished advise to replace

Pass 14 Dec 2017 60,885 miles

advise o/s n/s front lower suspension arms corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear axle beam bushes worn but not excessive

Pass 7 Dec 2016 56,377 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 52,194 miles

advise front and rear n0 plates starting to deface advise to replace

Pass 10 Dec 2014 47,424 miles

advise to replace front n0 plate due to starting to show water marks along top edge

Pass 9 Dec 2013 41,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 37,645 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 32,631 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs starting to pitt

Pass 30 Dec 2010 30,962 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 28,965 miles

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

advise have o/s hand brake checked at next service

advise have o/s/r foot brake checked at next service

Pass 19 Dec 2008 26,396 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,813 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 21,347 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 17,467 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 UZF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 UZF, 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 SK52 UZF registered?

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

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