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BF52 KVU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,612 mi
Last recorded109,612 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 KVU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 109,612 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2016 107,178 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake only just met MOT requirements.

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 9 Mar 2016 107,169 miles

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

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake only just met MOT requirements.

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 17 Mar 2015 105,324 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 103,558 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 98,115 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 98,115 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 89,929 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,165 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 71,167 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 61,686 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,840 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,976 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 19,970 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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BF52 KVU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF52 KVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF52 KVU registered?

BF52 KVU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BF52 KVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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