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LR52 DXC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,571 mi
Last recorded70,571 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 DXC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 70,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 70,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,878 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 67,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 64,307 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 56,883 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2018 56,882 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,184 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,137 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 37,972 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2015 37,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 31,533 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 26,051 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 25,884 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 20,474 miles

condition of nearside front and rear tyre outer sidewall

condition of offside front driveshaft joint outer cover

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 12,526 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 7,671 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 7,597 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 7,497 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 6,921 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 5,108 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 DXC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DXC, 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 DXC registered?

LR52 DXC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 January 2003.

Is LR52 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 DXC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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