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BV52 XER

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,034 mi
Last recorded81,034 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 XER
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2018 81,034 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shocks corroded

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front discs lipped and corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2017 71,448 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S DOOR,S AND SILL

E M L LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Fail 22 Aug 2017 71,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE JOINT CLAMP LEAKING (7.1.2)

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

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

DAMAGE TO N/S DOOR,S AND SILL

E M L LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,099 miles

os drop link dust cover splitting

rear exhaust corroding

rear number plate fading

Fail 2 Aug 2016 64,099 miles

rear exhaust corroding

rear number plate fading

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

os drop link dust cover splitting

Pass 31 Jul 2015 56,073 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 56,073 miles

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

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

back box corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2014 49,144 miles

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

rear exhaust corroding==console bushs soft==head lights misting

Pass 6 Aug 2014 49,144 miles

rear exhaust corroding==console bushs soft==head lights misting

Pass 19 Jul 2013 44,625 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 44,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 37,720 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 29,632 miles

front brakes wearing low

Fail 19 Jul 2011 29,632 miles

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

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

front brakes wearing low

Pass 15 Jul 2010 24,204 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 24,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 20,657 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 20,657 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 10,352 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 9,153 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 7,948 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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BV52 XER is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BV52 XER, 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 BV52 XER registered?

BV52 XER is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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