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KR52 SXA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,672 mi
Last recorded97,672 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 97,672 miles

front windscreen washers weak on operation

Fail 8 Feb 2023 97,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 96,870 miles

all wheel trims damaged

front headlamp lens becoming faded

n/side front tyre wearing uneven and low on outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2021 96,030 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/side front inner rack joint slight play/wear

Pass 5 Feb 2020 95,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front headlamps lens becoming faded

Fail 5 Feb 2020 95,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front headlamps lens becoming faded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 93,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 91,620 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 91,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 89,575 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 89,575 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 87,434 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 85,270 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 83,449 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 83,449 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,726 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 79,314 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 76,946 miles

O/S/R Tyre wall starting to crack

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2011 76,946 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Tyre wall starting to crack

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2010 74,367 miles

nearside rear shck absorber dust cover is loose

offside rear shock absorber dust cover is loose

Pass 2 Feb 2009 70,571 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)

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2007 60,095 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 51,625 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 51,627 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 41,790 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 SXA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SXA, 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 SXA registered?

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

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