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ST52 OSR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

87,158 mi
Last recorded87,158 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 OSR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2023 87,158 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases frontpipe -centre flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 84,661 miles

both front wishbone arms heavily corroded

nearside front cv gator slight leak of grease

nearside front flexy hose loose

nearside front shock absorber started to leak

nearside rear brake slight bind

offside ear handbrake performance requires attention

Pass 5 Feb 2021 82,142 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front wishbone arm corroded

offside rear axle bush started to separate

slight fluctuation on both front brakes

Fail 2 Feb 2021 82,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front wishbone arm corroded

offside rear axle bush started to separate

slight fluctuation on both front brakes

Pass 6 Feb 2020 79,846 miles

heat shield at rear loose

Fail 4 Feb 2020 79,845 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

heat shield at rear loose

Pass 30 Jan 2019 76,703 miles

both front brakes slight fluctuation detected on both front brakes

both front wishbone bushes started to weaken

both front wishbones heavily corroded

rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2019 76,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched INSECURE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front brakes slight fluctuation detected on both front brakes

both front wishbone bushes started to weaken

both front wishbones heavily corroded

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2018 73,509 miles

Both head light lenses require attention

Parking brake requires adjustment

Rear number plate requires attention

Fail 31 Jan 2018 73,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint insecure (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Both head light lenses require attention

Rear number plate requires attention

Pass 2 Feb 2017 70,226 miles

Both head light lenses require attention

Parking brake travel requires attention

Power steering pipes are corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2017 70,225 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both head light lenses require attention

Parking brake travel requires attention

Power steering pipes are corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,739 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 66,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Head light lens requires attention

Offside Head light lens require attention

Pass 5 Feb 2015 63,441 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 59,755 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 59,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 56,043 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 52,684 miles

front to centre exhaust clamps are corroded

rear No plate started to delaminate

Fail 2 Feb 2012 52,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front to centre exhaust clamps are corroded

rear No plate started to delaminate

Pass 2 Feb 2011 49,164 miles

front brakes have a slight imbalance

fuel filter under vehicle is damp (possible leak)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 44,613 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 41,074 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 41,073 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2008 36,136 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 36,135 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 29,990 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 29,990 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2006 22,368 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 22,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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ST52 OSR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 ST52 OSR, 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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ST52 OSR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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