MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,286 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both headlamps tarnished
rear axle bushes perishing
blue smoke from exhaust
headlights tarnished
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits too high (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits too high (8.2.1.2 (b))
Service brake grabbing severely n/s rear foot brake grabbing (1.2.1 (c))
Service brake grabbing severely o/s rear foot brake grabbing (1.2.1 (c))
headlights tarnished
N/S/R tyre wearing low
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))
N/S/R tyre wearing low
headlamps tarnished
n/s/f seat belt slow to retract
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
headlamps tarnished
n/s/f seat belt slow to retract
both rear tyres perishing
fuel filter damp
headlamps starting to tarnish
ignition barrel stiff to operate
nearside front seatbelt slow to retract
nearside front tyre worn to edges
offside & nearside rear axle bushes perishing & splitting
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres perishing
fuel filter damp
headlamps starting to tarnish
ignition barrel stiff to operate
nearside front seatbelt slow to retract
nearside front tyre worn to edges
offside & nearside rear axle bushes perishing & splitting
Long travel on handbrake
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both headlights deteriated
both rear tyres deteriated
both number plates starting to discolour
offside & nearside front constant velocity gaiters starting to perish & split
wishbone bushes weak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
front discs and pads worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front discs and pads worn
o/s/f tyre on legal limit
Front brake pads low.
offside & nearside front bottom wishbone rear bushes weak perishing slightly
front wishbone bushes starting to split
offside front shock absorber weaping
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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KR52 OTE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 KR52 OTE, 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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KR52 OTE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.
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