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KR52 VBT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

69,311 mi
Last recorded69,311 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 VBT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 69,311 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 62,129 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 62,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 54,188 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 45,041 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 34,322 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 32,883 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test necklace and air freshener ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 31,086 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in between tread but not to cords

Pass 27 Jan 2018 29,355 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 29,355 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 27,248 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 27,248 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 26,615 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 25,800 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 25,800 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 24,836 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking slightly

Nearside rear tyre cracking slightly

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Fail 16 Jan 2014 24,836 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre cracking slightly

Nearside rear tyre cracking slightly

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2013 23,969 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 22,015 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 20,587 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 18,566 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 18,566 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 17,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 17,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 14,973 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 12,994 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 12,994 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 10,752 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 10,752 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 VBT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VBT, 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 VBT registered?

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

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