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KR52 SWX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,182 mi
Last recorded82,182 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 82,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre and rear silencers slightly corroded.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jan 2012 80,461 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 77,764 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 71,637 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 63,168 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 54,892 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2007 45,532 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 45,416 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NAIL IN N/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 37,334 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 37,334 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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 SWX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

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

Is KR52 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 SWX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR52 SWX have outstanding finance?

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