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SY52 UXL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,239 mi
Last recorded71,239 miles
Recorded on28 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 UXL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 May 2018 71,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heatshield fouling rear box

Exhaust system deteriated

Nearside Front Coil spring incorrectly fitted (upside down)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 59,646 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 59,646 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at trail arm (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle underside components corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2016 59,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section clamp corroded off (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at trail arm (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle underside components corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 59,017 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 59,017 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2014 58,570 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Mar 2013 58,042 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 58,042 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 57,080 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 56,059 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 55,511 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 55,511 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 46,874 miles

rear tyres becoming worn/cracked on tread areas.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,257 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 36,219 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 26,729 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 18,749 miles

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)

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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SY52 UXL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SY52 UXL, 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 SY52 UXL registered?

SY52 UXL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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