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LA52 CEV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,301 mi
Last recorded164,301 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 CEV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 164,301 miles

Front wipers smear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2017 164,301 miles

Front wipers smear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 149,216 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 21 Apr 2015 139,105 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 139,105 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 126,815 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 112,977 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 97,664 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust scilencer deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2011 86,188 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2011 86,188 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 79,605 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 79,605 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 72,862 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 63,061 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 63,061 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 50,663 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,813 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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LA52 CEV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LA52 CEV, 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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LA52 CEV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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