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KR52 VEB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

33,699 mi
Last recorded33,699 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 VEB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 33,699 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 33,507 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 33,411 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 33,328 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 33,267 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 33,044 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 33,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

front wipers smearing

Pass 29 Mar 2018 32,796 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,279 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output bothside (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 31,841 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 31,841 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o s n s f (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o s f (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 31,312 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 30,870 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2014 30,870 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 8 Mar 2013 30,402 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 29,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,369 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 28,832 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 28,832 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,266 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,567 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,926 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,983 miles

both front tyres slighty worn on edges

n/s/f tyre wall slighty demaged.

oil leak

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 VEB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 VEB, 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 VEB registered?

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

Is KR52 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 VEB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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