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AD52 NTA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,143 mi
Last recorded131,143 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 NTA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 131,143 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 131,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS ARE BREAKING UP

CENTERUAL LOCKING NOT WORKING ON BOTH REAR DOORS

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BADLY CORRODED

ITEM PRE TEST

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm - WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BADLY - BORDER LINE (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm -WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BADLY - BORDER LINE (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wiper blades judder on screen

Pass 19 Jan 2015 124,062 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 121,213 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 113,123 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 103,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 103,330 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 91,618 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 83,168 miles

centre brake light fault

Fail 23 Jan 2010 83,168 miles

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

centre brake light fault

Pass 17 Jan 2009 74,096 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 65,461 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 65,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2007 52,629 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 38,430 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 38,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NTA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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