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KR52 VCJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,045 mi
Last recorded97,045 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 VCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 97,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 91,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front brakes in poor condition

Fail 29 Mar 2022 91,801 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure Centre pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested Both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO image both sides dip beams (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front brakes in poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2020 85,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear axle bushes deteriorating

engine management light on

Pass 2 Nov 2019 79,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 72,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front exhaust flexi section poor condition

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2017 67,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear silencer corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2017 67,341 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 60,572 miles

Exhaust system corroded back box outer skin separating

Fail 30 Sep 2016 60,572 miles

Exhaust system corroded back box outer skin separating

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,160 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 54,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 52,735 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,862 miles

exhaust system corroded

minor exhaust leak from flexi section

o/s/r tyre perished and worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn thin

rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Jun 2013 51,860 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

minor exhaust leak from flexi section

o/s/r tyre perished and worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn thin

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 May 2012 47,571 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 47,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2011 42,327 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 37,143 miles

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

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

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

rear registration plate slightly delaminated

Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,691 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,770 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,710 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 14,651 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VCJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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