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AD52 NSE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,135 mi
Last recorded112,135 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 NSE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 112,135 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 112,135 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 91,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

Fail 6 Jan 2012 91,645 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

MIL LAMP ON

Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,570 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

engine lamp on

handbrake lever high

Fail 13 Jan 2011 74,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

engine lamp on

handbrake lever high

Pass 26 Jan 2010 65,675 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 19 Jan 2009 56,697 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 56,697 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 49,177 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 41,676 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 41,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 33,054 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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AD52 NSE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AD52 NSE, 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 AD52 NSE registered?

AD52 NSE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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