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KL52 KSO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,581 mi
Last recorded147,581 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 KSO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 147,581 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 144,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 141,136 miles

front lower wishbone front bushes worn

Pass 9 Dec 2013 137,998 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 134,755 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 134,755 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 120,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn tyre

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 120,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn tyre

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 91,561 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SHOWING SIGN'S OF WEAR

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,964 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 64,913 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 50,134 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 50,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 33,734 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 33,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 27,421 miles

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 3 Jan 2006 20,711 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 KSO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KL52 KSO, 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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KL52 KSO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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