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LV52 VRE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

41,598 mi
Last recorded41,598 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 41,598 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 41,427 miles

Centre under tray insecure/rear exhaust rusty

Fail 12 Feb 2016 41,427 miles

Centre under tray insecure/rear exhaust rusty

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 35,383 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 35,380 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 35,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,355 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2011 34,152 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,152 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,885 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Fail 27 Mar 2009 31,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,327 miles

Rear tyres perishing.

Fail 5 Mar 2008 28,933 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 28,933 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 28,465 miles

Near side front tyre has cuts to its outer side wall not deep enough to cords.

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,465 miles

Near side front tyre has cuts to its outer side wall not deep enough to cords.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 18,936 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 VRE 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 58.8%.

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 VRE, 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 VRE registered?

LV52 VRE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is LV52 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 VRE shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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