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KN52 FDY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,862 mi
Last recorded119,862 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 FDY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 119,862 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 119,862 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 119,055 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 118,978 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 118,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 110,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre edge wear

Fail 9 Nov 2011 91,435 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 91,435 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 74,549 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 61,046 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both sides front wishbone rear bushes starting to wear.

n/s/f drive shaft has a loud knocking noise on full lock.

Fail 27 Feb 2009 56,061 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both sides front wishbone rear bushes starting to wear.

n/s/f drive shaft has a loud knocking noise on full lock.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 47,064 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 47,064 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 46,515 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 30,221 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 30,221 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear number plate discoloured

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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KN52 FDY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KN52 FDY, 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 KN52 FDY registered?

KN52 FDY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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