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KR52 VEL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,410 mi
Last recorded72,410 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,410 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 65,642 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

eml lamp illuminated

headlamps tarnished

tailbox deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2014 65,642 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

eml lamp illuminated

headlamps tarnished

tailbox deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2013 59,286 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 59,286 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 6 Jun 2012 97,860 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

EML warning light on.

Nearside rear bumpstop split.

Offside rear bumpstop split.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 90,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear bump stop broken

offside rear bump stop broken

Pass 1 Jun 2010 83,596 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Jun 2009 71,022 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 55,211 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

osr door does not open

Fail 30 Jun 2008 55,209 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

osr door does not open

Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,838 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 22,464 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 VEL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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