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LW52 BKF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,992 mi
Last recorded71,992 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 71,992 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust outer skin deteriated

Pass 6 Feb 2016 69,006 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,797 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 55,696 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 55,696 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

advise o/s/f tyre worn low on inside edge and low on air

Pass 22 Mar 2013 50,998 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,281 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,389 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 41,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,631 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 36,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 32,162 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,162 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 25,723 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 25,723 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 19,993 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 19,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 14,925 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 BKF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 LW52 BKF, 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 BKF registered?

LW52 BKF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 February 2003.

Is LW52 BKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW52 BKF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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