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KR52 SWO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,521 mi
Last recorded97,521 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 97,521 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 97,521 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 93,141 miles

c.a.t exhaust rattle

Fail 11 Feb 2014 93,141 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

c.a.t exhaust rattle

Fail 19 Feb 2013 88,994 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 88,994 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 84,216 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 77,234 miles

engine mang light on

Fail 3 Mar 2011 77,234 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

engine mang light on

Fail 1 Feb 2010 64,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 64,204 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 57,800 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 51,145 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 42,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 32,627 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 SWO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SWO, 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 SWO?

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What year was KR52 SWO registered?

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

Is KR52 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 SWO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR52 SWO have outstanding finance?

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