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WU52 GOH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

156,561 mi
Last recorded156,561 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 GOH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2024 156,561 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

EML on

Engine very rattly at idle

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 148,681 miles

Engine very rattly

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under car catalytic convertor rattling/broken up internally

Fail 26 Oct 2023 148,604 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine very rattly

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under car catalytic convertor rattling/broken up internally

Pass 20 Oct 2022 140,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

noise coming from aux belt area

Pass 28 Oct 2021 132,335 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

aux drive belt split and perished

noise from aux/chain area of engine

Fail 28 Oct 2021 132,335 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

aux drive belt split and perished

noise from aux/chain area of engine

Pass 9 Nov 2020 124,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible pressure switch leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 124,116 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre sleeve clamp defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible pressure switch leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 117,268 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 117,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 110,056 miles

Headlamp aim vague, beam pattern not very visable

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 110,056 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim vague, beam pattern not very visable

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 103,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear bump stops broken

Pass 8 Nov 2016 96,151 miles

Handbrake travel-requires adjustment

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Holed (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Bump stops broken

Fail 8 Nov 2016 96,151 miles

Handbrake travel-requires adjustment

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Holed (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Bump stops broken

Pass 28 Oct 2015 88,164 miles

Both rear bump stops broken

Offside front tyre on 2mm

Offside lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2014 82,054 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 82,054 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,647 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 68,044 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 68,044 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 59,935 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,283 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 36,786 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 26,707 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,289 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 7,626 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 7,626 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 7,144 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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WU52 GOH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WU52 GOH, 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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WU52 GOH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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