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KR52 VBO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

183,338 mi
Last recorded183,338 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 VBO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 183,338 miles

exhaust coroded

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2017 183,338 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust coroded

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2016 174,820 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2016 174,820 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 167,009 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2014 153,789 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 153,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 142,319 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 142,319 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 131,852 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 120,574 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 120,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 98,646 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 98,645 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 87,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 87,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 58,587 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 58,587 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 46,474 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 46,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R TYRE BADLY WORN ON BOTH EDGES.(OK AT TIME OF TEST). BOTH FRONT WHEEL TRIMS LOOSE,(O/S/F DAMAGED).SPLIT IN OUTER CASING OF REAR SILENCER SKIN.BOTH FRONT TYRES FEATHERING INNE

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 VBO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VBO, 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 VBO registered?

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

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