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KN52 FHZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,944 mi
Last recorded111,944 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 FHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 111,944 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 111,943 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 102,618 miles

Both front tyres have wear on inner tread

unable to open bootlid

Fail 5 Feb 2016 102,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front tyres have wear on inner tread

unable to open bootlid

Pass 16 Feb 2015 89,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 89,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 84,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 84,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 68,007 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 63,748 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 59,443 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 54,601 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 48,719 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 40,981 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,510 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 34,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 26,558 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 FHZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver 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 KN52 FHZ, 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 FHZ registered?

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

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