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KR52 SVJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,087 mi
Last recorded125,087 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 SVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 125,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 125,079 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 113,106 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 98,745 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 83,909 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 66,808 miles

slight binding on offside rear brake

Pass 5 Nov 2007 55,811 miles

nearside rear shock absorber outer casing insecure

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges and just within limit

Pass 10 Nov 2006 39,923 miles

movement in both front lower wishbone bushes

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and close to limit

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 SVJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?

KR52 SVJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is KR52 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 SVJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR52 SVJ have outstanding finance?

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