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LW52 BKY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,722 mi
Last recorded113,722 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 BKY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 113,722 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 104,922 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 98,536 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 92,803 miles

Front Headlamps frosted

Nearside Front Tyre has inner edge worn

Nearside Rear Tyre has inner edge worn

Offside Front Tyre has inner edge worn

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2017 92,803 miles

Front Headlamps frosted

Nearside Front Tyre has inner edge worn

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has inner edge worn

Offside Front Tyre has inner edge worn

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2016 83,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has inner edge worn.

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 75,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 69,841 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2014 69,841 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 64,277 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 59,208 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 54,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,446 miles

Front & Rear number plate's begin: to deteriorate.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,009 miles

Front & Rear number plates begin: to deteriorate.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,733 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2007 26,576 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 26,576 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 19,222 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 BKY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BKY, 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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LW52 BKY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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