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KR52 UZJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,930 mi
Last recorded125,930 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 UZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 125,930 miles

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

Offside Rear axle bush starting to debond

Oil leak ()

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

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

both front wiper blades torn and smear windscreen

exhaust corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 28 Aug 2015 121,410 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 113,352 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 107,487 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 107,391 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

eml light is on

Pass 2 Aug 2012 99,728 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2012 99,709 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2011 87,402 miles

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

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

aux brive belt poor condition

Fail 10 May 2011 87,402 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

aux brive belt poor condition

Pass 17 May 2010 75,398 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 75,398 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 65,566 miles

front tyres 2.5mm o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,391 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 60,028 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 44,625 miles

Both rear tyres are spliting in the tread.

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

O/S/R bumpstop split.

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

Pass 25 May 2007 44,625 miles

Both rear tyres are spliting in the tread.

O/S/R bumpstop split.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,825 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 UZJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UZJ, 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 UZJ registered?

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

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