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KR52 TZW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,859 mi
Last recorded109,859 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 TZW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 109,859 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing on its inner end outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing on its inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 109,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing on its inner end outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing on its inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2019 103,600 miles

Rear Exhaust tail pipe corroded

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

Pass 26 May 2018 97,339 miles

Rear Tyres getting low on tread

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 91,344 miles

Rear Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 85,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlamp lences opaque

Fail 23 May 2016 85,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlamp lences opaque

Pass 15 Apr 2015 75,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front disc pads getting low.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,273 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,929 miles

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)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 61,929 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,771 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 52,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

backbox slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,249 miles

engine management light on

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection to be carried out

Pass 17 Apr 2010 38,439 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 31,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,871 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,797 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,933 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 24,238 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 20,478 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 20,478 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 TZW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TZW, 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 TZW registered?

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

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