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LV52 VTE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,679 mi
Last recorded47,679 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 VTE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2018 47,679 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement end stop' s damaged moves side to side (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing incomplete (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 37,895 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres cracked around edges and tread

both sides roll bar position inserts broken. but still in position at the moment

Fail 18 May 2017 37,895 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres cracked around edges and tread

both sides roll bar position inserts broken. but still in position at the moment

Pass 19 May 2016 36,419 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)

coolant light on

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jun 2014 36,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 34,596 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,596 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 32,777 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,351 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 30,351 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 27,324 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 24,344 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,572 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,530 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 14,560 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 VTE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

LV52 VTE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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