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LV52 KYW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,931 mi
Last recorded112,931 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 KYW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 112,931 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 107,113 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 103,624 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

engine warning light staying on

rear exhaust section corroding

rear number plate split

Fail 21 May 2019 103,624 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear exhaust section corroding

rear number plate split

Pass 8 Feb 2018 98,456 miles

Front brake pads worn

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 98,456 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear exhaust box corroded

engine management light on indicating possible fault

Pass 17 Feb 2017 94,488 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

both head light pattens slightly weak

exhaust system slightly deteriorated and has a minor leak at the front

Pass 8 Feb 2016 91,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2016 91,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2015 86,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear exhasut box outer skin corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2015 86,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear exhasut box outer skin corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 80,042 miles

Ebgine management light on during test

Exhaust centre and rear corroded

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 74,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake has a small bind

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 74,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake has a small bind

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 68,643 miles

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Front exhaust flexi joint in slight poor condition

Nearside front lower arm forward bush has slight play

Rear number plate deteriorating

Rear silencer + mid silencer outer skin in slight poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2011 57,257 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,660 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear outer seat belt not checked as child seats fitted!

offside front tyre is slighty cut out on in side edge

Pass 6 Feb 2009 32,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,774 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,659 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 14,462 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 KYW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LV52 KYW, 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 KYW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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