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KR52 VFD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,588 mi
Last recorded163,588 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 VFD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 163,588 miles

Nearside rack gaiter twisted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 156,427 miles

Both registration plates faded & front damaged but still secure & not likely to be misread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter distorted but not split or allowing ingress of dirt

Offside Handbrake performance poor in comparison to nearside & just meeting required guidelines for efficiency & imbalance

Offside Rear Lamp cluster lens damaged but not emitting incorrect coloured light

Pass 24 Nov 2018 146,827 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and cracked (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2017 138,196 miles

Front Number plate slight cracked

Nearside Front steering rack boot twisted

Offside Rear light lens cluster cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel 10 clicks - needs adjusting (3.1.6b)

Rear Both rear tyres starting wear on edges - 165 70 R14

Rear Both shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

wipers slight smear - standard

Fail 24 Nov 2017 138,196 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box holed (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both - cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Number plate slight cracked

Nearside Front steering rack boot twisted

Offside Rear light lens cluster cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel 10 clicks - needs adjusting (3.1.6b)

Rear Both rear tyres starting wear on edges - 165 70 R14

Rear Both shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

wipers slight smear - standard

Pass 18 Nov 2016 130,251 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

slight corrosion front discs inner surfaces

slight play in nearside front steering rack tie rod joint

Fail 18 Nov 2016 130,251 miles

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

both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

slight corrosion front discs inner surfaces

slight play in nearside front steering rack tie rod joint

Pass 25 Nov 2015 123,855 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 123,855 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 115,510 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 115,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 97,891 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 97,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 85,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 85,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 80,210 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)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 80,210 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 74,954 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 68,019 miles

both front tyres worn inner & outer edges

headlamp level on 2

oil level on min

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriated

Fail 9 Sep 2009 68,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn inner & outer edges

headlamp level on 2

oil level on min

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriated

Pass 27 Sep 2008 61,536 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 54,411 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front headlight slight condensation

Pass 16 Aug 2006 41,169 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 VFD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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