CarVerify

Free Car Check

KR52 OTE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,286 mi
Last recorded110,286 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 OTE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2022 110,286 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 107,640 miles

blue smoke from exhaust

headlights tarnished

Fail 12 Jan 2021 107,563 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 105,471 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing low

Fail 9 Jan 2020 105,471 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

N/S/R tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Jan 2019 102,111 miles

headlamps tarnished

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 17 Jan 2019 102,111 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 98,579 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 98,564 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 91,760 miles

Long travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Jan 2016 86,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlights deteriated

both rear tyres deteriated

Pass 14 Jan 2015 80,392 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 74,845 miles

both number plates starting to discolour

offside & nearside front constant velocity gaiters starting to perish & split

wishbone bushes weak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 69,118 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 63,561 miles

front discs and pads worn

Fail 24 Jan 2012 63,561 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 56,949 miles

Front brake pads low.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,204 miles

offside & nearside front bottom wishbone rear bushes weak perishing slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2009 42,046 miles

front wishbone bushes starting to split

offside front shock absorber weaping

Pass 11 Jan 2008 34,789 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 28,286 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 22,223 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 22,223 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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KR52 OTE?

You can check the full history of KR52 OTE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KR52 OTE registered?

KR52 OTE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is KR52 OTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 OTE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR52 OTE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KR52 OTE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.