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VU52 ZTJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,563 mi
Last recorded101,563 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 ZTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 101,563 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 93,043 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 92,980 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 85,616 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 85,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 76,243 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 76,243 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 69,332 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 69,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 67,162 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 64,510 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 64,500 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 62,822 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,640 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,258 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 28,909 miles

both rear console bushes split †n/s/r shock cover split †both rear tyres worn on inside edges †rear o/s lamp lens cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2006 12,552 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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VU52 ZTJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VU52 ZTJ, 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 VU52 ZTJ registered?

VU52 ZTJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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