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KR52 VFN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

60,990 mi
Last recorded60,990 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 VFN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 60,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box skin (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 60,442 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 60,442 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 59,915 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 57,900 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box skin

Fail 25 Jun 2019 57,900 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box skin

Pass 27 Jun 2018 55,121 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 55,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 52,344 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 52,340 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,575 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 48,575 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,429 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 43,421 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 39,959 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,770 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 34,770 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,584 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 27,087 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 22,173 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,370 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 18,953 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 15,781 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 12,745 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 10,375 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 VFN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VFN, 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 VFN registered?

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

Is KR52 VFN safe to buy?

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