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KR52 VDM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,374 mi
Last recorded139,374 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 139,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2017 139,374 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 9.99+ (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

noise on rear brakes on roadtest

Pass 16 Sep 2016 133,679 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 132,855 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 131,065 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 131,065 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 123,865 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brakes slightly tight

Pass 28 Dec 2012 118,461 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 19 Jan 2012 111,708 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 111,708 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 18 Jan 2011 97,161 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate slight water ingress.

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge of tread.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 97,161 miles

front number plate slight water ingress.

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge of tread.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 82,966 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 82,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE AT EDGE OF TREAD,165/70R14T

front number plate slight water ingress.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 68,458 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 54,294 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 43,093 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 VDM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc 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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

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

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