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LR52 DXE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,390 mi
Last recorded121,390 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 DXE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 121,390 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres worn slightly out of shape

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 112,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 97,659 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013
Fail 21 Nov 2013 85,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,964 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 68,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 54,275 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,514 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 29,365 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 29,365 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 25,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 22,673 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 18,215 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 12,701 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 DXE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DXE, 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 DXE registered?

LR52 DXE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is LR52 DXE safe to buy?

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