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KR52 TZJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,018 mi
Last recorded103,018 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 TZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 103,018 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2014 103,006 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust silencers rusty

rear wheel bearings not checked

Pass 25 Nov 2013 99,819 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns very weak

Both rear axle beam bushes deteriating

Centre and rear exhaust boxes rusting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small cuts to o/side rear tyre tread pattern

Fail 25 Nov 2013 99,819 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both headlamp beam patterns very weak

Both rear axle beam bushes deteriating

Centre and rear exhaust boxes rusting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/side front inner wishbone bush deteriating and has slight play

small cuts to o/side rear tyre tread pattern

Pass 5 Dec 2011 85,062 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/side front inner wishbone bush deteriating

Fail 1 Dec 2011 84,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/side front inner wishbone bush deteriating

Pass 3 Dec 2010 75,312 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 75,312 miles

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

Brake fluid level low

Nearside front inner wishbone bush perishing

Nearside front shock absorber weaping slightly

Offside front brake disc/pads wearing low

Offside rear road wheel binding on

Rear exhaust box bracket corroded

Small stonechip in windscreen

Travel on handbrake

Pass 2 Dec 2009 67,403 miles

STRONG ADVISE:Nearside and offside front inner wishbone bushes(rear) perished

Pass 1 Dec 2008 59,481 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 59,481 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 52,167 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 52,167 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 45,521 miles

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

front brake discs ridged

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 TZJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TZJ, 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 TZJ registered?

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

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