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LT52 TZK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,687 mi
Last recorded56,687 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 TZK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 56,687 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2025 55,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2025 55,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2024 54,204 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 52,218 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2022 50,310 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 48,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 47,510 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 45,231 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 45,231 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 43,092 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 43,078 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 40,942 miles

electric power steering system will need attention

engine oil leak

r/n/s tyre worn & perished

Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 38,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,074 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,819 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,825 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 29,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 27,015 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,293 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 21,968 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 19,265 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 19,265 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 16,380 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 16,380 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 13,784 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 10,143 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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LT52 TZK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 LT52 TZK, 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 LT52 TZK registered?

LT52 TZK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is LT52 TZK safe to buy?

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