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KL52 DXS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,751 mi
Last recorded90,751 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 DXS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 90,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wear outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,432 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 86,432 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 84,159 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 74,447 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 30 Jun 2016 63,392 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 63,392 miles

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

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

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED (ONLY JUST GETTING CORRECT BEAM IMAGE)

BOTH FRONT SEATBELTS "SLOW" TO RETRACT

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 63,381 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

BRAKE SERVO VACUM PIPE PERISHED + SPLIT

SLIGHT LEAK FROM FRONT EXHAUST "FLEXI" JOINT

Pass 5 Jul 2014 59,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jun 2013 53,110 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 47,190 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,165 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 34,827 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 34,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 28,177 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,428 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 9,744 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 8,007 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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KL52 DXS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KL52 DXS, 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 KL52 DXS registered?

KL52 DXS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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