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KG52 WTJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,322 mi
Last recorded111,322 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 WTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 111,322 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorating

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 4 Jan 2019 102,112 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorating

Fail 3 Jan 2019 102,112 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer wall 185/60R14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorating

Pass 2 Jan 2018 97,871 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorating

Pass 13 Jan 2017 95,944 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 89,877 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 81,784 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 74,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front seat belt slow to retract at time of test.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jan 2014 74,112 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jan 2013 72,687 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 72,687 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 65,676 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 65,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 59,939 miles

Front brake discs pitted

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 57,607 miles

steering system light is on

Fail 8 Jan 2010 57,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering system light is on

Pass 21 Jan 2009 54,834 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 54,834 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 48,446 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 41,578 miles

185/60/14, nearside front tyre outer wall for damage.

Fail 17 Jan 2006 35,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 35,872 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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KG52 WTJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KG52 WTJ, 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 KG52 WTJ registered?

KG52 WTJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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