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LW52 BHV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,590 mi
Last recorded73,590 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 BHV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 73,590 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 73,590 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 63,224 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 63,224 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 53,108 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 53,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 42,380 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 34,719 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 33,573 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 32,135 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 30,282 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 30,282 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 29,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2015 29,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 27,511 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 25,632 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 23,744 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 21,218 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 19,142 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 16,782 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 14,622 miles

Presented with plastic covers covering chassis rails.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 5,358 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 9,543 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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LW52 BHV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver 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 LW52 BHV, 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 LW52 BHV registered?

LW52 BHV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is LW52 BHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW52 BHV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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