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LV52 HSU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,445 mi
Last recorded64,445 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 HSU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2017 64,445 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 54,909 miles

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

osr tyre cracked

slight blow from exhaust

wipers smear

Fail 13 Aug 2016 54,909 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr tyre cracked

slight blow from exhaust

wipers smear

Pass 19 Aug 2015 47,107 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 47,107 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2014 42,755 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 38,244 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,168 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 29,534 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 29,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 25,981 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,401 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,897 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,909 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,341 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 18,472 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 18,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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LV52 HSU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LV52 HSU, 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 LV52 HSU registered?

LV52 HSU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is LV52 HSU safe to buy?

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