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LR52 HFU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,771 mi
Last recorded74,771 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,771 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 69,919 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,262 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,748 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 63,748 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,087 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,475 miles

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

front discs rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,305 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 53,305 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 48,404 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 48,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

some movement in lower arm rear bushes

Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,428 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 21,149 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 HFU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HFU, 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 HFU registered?

LR52 HFU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is LR52 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 HFU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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