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KR52 TZH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

147,662 mi
Last recorded147,662 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 TZH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 147,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 136,249 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 136,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 132,664 miles

Alternator belt perished

Both headlamps cloudy

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2022 132,600 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Alternator belt perished

Both headlamps cloudy

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2021 128,333 miles

Headlamps deteriorated

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 126,043 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine oil on minimum

Pass 4 Apr 2019 120,863 miles

Headlamps deteriorated

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 120,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamps deteriorated

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 116,420 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2017 109,793 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Both rear shock absorber covers loose

Handbrake travel

Undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2017 109,793 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both headlamps deteriorated

Both rear shock absorber covers loose

Handbrake travel

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 102,441 miles

Both head lamps deteriorated

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 2 Feb 2016 102,441 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both head lamps deteriorated

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Feb 2015 95,540 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers loose

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 95,540 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear shock absorber covers loose

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 87,190 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers loose

Fail 31 Jan 2014 87,188 miles

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

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

Both rear shock absorbers loose

Pass 14 Feb 2013 70,337 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 70,337 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 68,484 miles

NSR shock absorber cover loose

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 59,736 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 50,766 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 40,746 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 36,182 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 36,182 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 32,738 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 25,731 miles

Front Tyres Wearing on Edges

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 TZH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 TZH, 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 TZH registered?

KR52 TZH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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