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LR52 DWY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

133,095 mi
Last recorded133,095 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 DWY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 133,095 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2018 125,015 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 112,282 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2015 110,931 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2015 110,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer has slight deterioration.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 93,383 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 77,805 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 57,943 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)

Punchure repair REQ N/S/R

Pass 19 May 2010 44,475 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 29,399 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 14,065 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 7,548 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 5,373 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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LR52 DWY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LR52 DWY, 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 LR52 DWY registered?

LR52 DWY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is LR52 DWY safe to buy?

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