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KR52 VEM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

142,009 mi
Last recorded142,009 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 142,009 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 17 May 2018 142,009 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 26 May 2017 137,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nsf and osf (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 May 2017 137,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nsf and osf (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 May 2016 133,348 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 133,348 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 May 2015 126,329 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 126,329 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 120,493 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 120,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 109,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2013 109,441 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 98,003 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 98,003 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 89,960 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted

wear front brake discs

Fail 18 May 2011 89,960 miles

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

engine oil leak

front brake pads 70% worn

under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted

wear front brake discs

Pass 24 May 2010 79,536 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre 2mm treadouter edge

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread inner and outer edges

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 7 May 2009 65,615 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 65,615 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 55,091 miles

front inbalance 20%

inbalance to front brakes accetable at time of test

oil leak

plastic covers fitted

rattle from catylst

Pass 25 May 2007 44,654 miles

Engine management light on.

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 19 May 2006 32,512 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 VEM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

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

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