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LV52 KYB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

79,509 mi
Last recorded79,509 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 KYB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 79,509 miles

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 79,508 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front oil leak engine

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 69,213 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 69,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 63,321 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 58,854 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2019 48,608 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 43,770 miles

185/60/14 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED

Fail 5 Oct 2018 43,770 miles

185/60/14 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

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

HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED

Pass 18 Sep 2017 39,218 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perished

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 39,218 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perished

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 31,832 miles

NSR tyre missshaped

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

OSR tyre cracking

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 31,832 miles

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

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

OSR tyre cracking

NSR tyre missshaped

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 25,118 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 19,261 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 19,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,975 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 18,357 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 18,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 17,894 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,351 miles

n/s mirror glass loose

Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,477 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 15,702 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 15,701 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 14,401 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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LV52 KYB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KYB, 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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LV52 KYB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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