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KR52 SWF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,362 mi
Last recorded89,362 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 SWF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 89,362 miles

front anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn

near side front wing damaged

rear shockers starting to leak

Fail 31 Aug 2017 89,168 miles

Braking system leaking O/S/R brake backplate appears damp (3.6.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Plus showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance N/S side repeater not visible towards rear of vehicle due to wing damage (1.4.A.2e)

rear brake application uneven O/S slow (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced O/S slow (3.7.B.6b)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view N/S door mirror (8.1.2a)

Rear silencer box outer skin corroded( no leaks)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,377 miles

N/S/F Side repeater slightly obscured from rear by damaged wing

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Nearside door mirror deteriorated plus damaged case (8.1.2a)

Rear silencer box outer skin corroded ( no leaks)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 74,707 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer box heavily corroded (no leaks)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 74,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Showing cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear silencer box heavily corroded (no leaks)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,476 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,963 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,799 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 52,048 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,540 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 42,966 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 36,516 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 29,363 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,021 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 SWF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SWF, 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 SWF registered?

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

Is KR52 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 SWF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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