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SY52 UYA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,291 mi
Last recorded179,291 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 UYA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 179,291 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Jan 2019 179,291 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2018 166,405 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 166,405 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 153,013 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 137,780 miles

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

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 20 Jan 2015 121,962 miles

front tyres heavily worn on edges

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 121,962 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres heavily worn on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2014 108,270 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 13 Jan 2014 108,270 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Jan 2013 94,464 miles

both front macpherson strut top bearings slightly stiff

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished

front brake discs worn/pitted

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 10 Jan 2013 94,464 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front macpherson strut top bearings slightly stiff

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished

front brake discs worn/pitted

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2012 80,564 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Jan 2011 74,802 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner face edges

Pass 19 Jan 2010 69,340 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 62,824 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2008 54,533 miles

both front and rear discs slightly worn

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 12 Jan 2007 42,929 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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SY52 UYA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 UYA, 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 UYA registered?

SY52 UYA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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