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KL52 DYB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,131 mi
Last recorded115,131 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 DYB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 115,131 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

play in both front steering racking inner joints

Fail 18 Jan 2017 115,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure snapped (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

play in both front steering racking inner joints

Pass 6 Aug 2015 101,813 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre misshaped

Nearside front wiper blade noisey on screen

Number of small stone chips to windscreen

Offside front outer door handle poor in operation/worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 92,080 miles

various small chips in windscreen

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust clamps/joints corroding

nearside front track rod end gaiter deteriorating

nearside rear bump stop deteriorating

offside front anti-roll bar link rod has slight play

offside front steering arm inner ball joint has minor play

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2013 88,422 miles

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil dampness on engine and gearbox

Rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Slight bind on offside rear wheel when rotated by hand

Various small chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2012 85,941 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight play in offside front steering track rod inner ball joint

Pass 21 Feb 2011 79,888 miles

Front discs worn

Front pads braking up

Nearside rear bump stop broken

Slight oil dampness from rocker cover gasket

slight play in both inner rack ball joints

Pass 3 Mar 2010 75,557 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 72,197 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 72,176 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 67,997 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 49,155 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 49,155 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 32,283 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 DYB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DYB, 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 DYB registered?

KL52 DYB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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