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KN52 FEF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,307 mi
Last recorded111,307 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 111,307 miles

nsf tyre cut on inner side

nsf tyre wearing on inner side

nsr shocker slightly weak

osr shocker slightly weak

Fail 18 Jan 2018 111,307 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyre cut on inner side

nsf tyre wearing on inner side

nsr shocker slightly weak

osr shocker slightly weak

Pass 19 Dec 2016 104,943 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust in poor condition

oil and temp light flashing

Fail 3 Dec 2016 104,939 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted on outer (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant system and oil system warning lamps flashing on dash

Exhaust system deteriorated in places

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside stop lamp not as bright as others, suspect incorrect bulb fitted

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn low on edges of tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 98,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine has oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2015 98,787 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine has oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2014 93,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil filter corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 93,557 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil filter corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 87,361 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside stop light dimmer than offside

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 83,220 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 79,072 miles

advise rear number plate

Fail 13 Dec 2011 79,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear number plate

Pass 29 Dec 2010 73,903 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 73,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 63,079 miles

Coolant leak

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2008 49,950 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 38,771 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 24,208 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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KN52 FEF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FEF, 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 FEF registered?

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

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