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KR52 OSW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

65,530 mi
Last recorded65,530 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 OSW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 65,530 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 65,359 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 65,066 miles

Offside Front seat belt faulty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

low effort parking brake

Fail 23 Jan 2024 65,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front seat belt faulty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

low effort parking brake

Pass 16 Jan 2023 64,537 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 64,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 63,622 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 62,634 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 61,708 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 59,504 miles

Front brake backing plates corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,715 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 53,073 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 48,972 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 44,864 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 41,357 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 41,357 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 37,892 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 34,725 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 34,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

frront discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 31,104 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 27,474 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 23,378 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 19,298 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 15,992 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 11,991 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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KR52 OSW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KR52 OSW, 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 KR52 OSW registered?

KR52 OSW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is KR52 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 OSW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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