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KN52 FKE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,048 mi
Last recorded115,048 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 FKE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 115,048 miles

steering and susp slight // brakes req strip check

Fail 31 May 2014 115,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

steering and susp slight // brakes req strip check

Pass 16 Nov 2012 95,386 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 95,385 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 87,753 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 87,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2010 79,758 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 79,758 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 72,993 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 64,397 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 55,906 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 47,996 miles

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

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

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 FKE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FKE, 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 FKE registered?

KN52 FKE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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