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LV52 VSC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,962 mi
Last recorded128,962 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 VSC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 128,962 miles

Offside Front SLIGHT OIL LEAK, DIP STICK SEEMS BROKEN

Rear TAILGATE STRUTS VERY WEAK AND WILL NOT STAY UP.

Rear WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 21 Dec 2021 128,899 miles

ENGINE OIL LOW TOPPED UP.

Rear TAILGATE DONT STAY UP

Fail 21 Dec 2021 128,899 miles

ENGINE OIL LOW TOPPED UP.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear TAILGATE DONT STAY UP

Pass 12 Dec 2020 128,347 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 128,347 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 126,920 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 122,500 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 122,500 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 118,764 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear TAILGATE SHOCKERS ARE WORN NEED REPLACING.PLUS DIP STICK POSSADLE MISSING LOWER PART

Pass 25 Oct 2016 117,575 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Dec 2015 112,053 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 112,053 miles

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

offside front tyre low tread inner edge and nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2015 106,033 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 106,033 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 97,947 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 90,588 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 83,888 miles

offside rear tyre worn low

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 77,292 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 67,895 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 58,256 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 48,605 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 39,937 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 29,619 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 VSC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VSC, 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 VSC registered?

LV52 VSC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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