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LV52 VSY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

189,773 mi
Last recorded189,773 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 VSY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 189,773 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 180,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 170,712 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass is cracked, but view is ok. (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 170,712 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass is cracked, but view is ok. (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 161,537 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 154,114 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 141,027 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 130,306 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 118,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 107,164 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 94,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 82,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 75,216 miles

nearside reer tyre on the limit on edges (tread not cut as deep)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 59,793 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 59,793 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear wheel rim bent

play in offside front lower arm bushes

Pass 26 Mar 2007 45,458 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 45,338 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 35,839 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

brake fluid level low

wipers in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2006 33,319 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 VSY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VSY, 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 VSY registered?

LV52 VSY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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