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KN52 FJY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,021 mi
Last recorded161,021 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 FJY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 161,021 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 159,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear axle beam bush worn

Nearside Rear noise from hub when turning

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear axle beam bush worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 159,289 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear axle beam bush worn

Nearside Rear noise from hub when turning

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear axle beam bush worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 155,816 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 155,812 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 146,354 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished in treads and cracking open

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 146,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished in treads and cracking open

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 141,322 miles

Front Headlight lenses foggy ( BOTH)

Rear Both rear tyres perishing outer edges

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 137,896 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 133,015 miles

rear back box corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 128,093 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 128,093 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 122,651 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 117,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 117,759 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 113,668 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 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 92,982 miles

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

INTERIOR OF CAR NOT IN CLEAN CONDITION. POTENTIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES FOR EMPLOYEES SUGGEST CAR IS VALETED INSIDE

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

front fog lamp cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2008 70,378 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 46,594 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 46,594 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 42,684 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,021 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 FJY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KN52 FJY, 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 FJY registered?

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

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