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SY52 UXW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,915 mi
Last recorded84,915 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 UXW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 84,915 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 21 Jan 2016 84,903 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe / box split (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn

Pass 22 Jan 2015 76,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 66,673 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 66,673 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 57,124 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust clamp heavily cooroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

front wipers torn but still clearing screen

Pass 27 Jan 2012 49,303 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 49,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 44,586 miles

frount discs corroded

frount wipers torn

Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,163 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,233 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 25,180 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 18,179 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 18,143 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 13,524 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 UXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SY52 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

SY52 UXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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The MOT history for SY52 UXW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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