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LW52 BLX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,564 mi
Last recorded89,564 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 89,564 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 89,563 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 83,411 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin and centre clamp corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 83,411 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin and centre clamp corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 79,820 miles

Exhaust rear section outer skin deteriorated

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 76,399 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Front Both low on edges not within center three quarters

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

O/S/R tyre low on edges not within center three quarters

Pass 28 Jan 2015 74,137 miles

Exhaust center clamp and back box deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R tyre low on edge not within center three quarters

Fail 28 Jan 2015 74,137 miles

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

Exhaust center clamp and back box deteriorated

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R tyre low on edge not within center three quarters

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 71,205 miles

ex back box deteriorated

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s front wiper split on ends

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2014 71,205 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ex back box deteriorated

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s front wiper split on ends

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 67,825 miles

N/S/R tyre close to limit on edge

Slight bind to n/s/r wheel

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 67,825 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R tyre close to limit on edge

Slight bind to n/s/r wheel

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 63,258 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm on outer edge

offside rear tyre low on inner edge, 2mm within centre three quarters tread

slight deterioration to front and rear numberplate

some deterioration to rear exhaust silencer

Fail 17 Jan 2012 63,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre low on edges, 2mm within centre three quarters tread

nearside rear tyre 2mm on outer edge

offside front tyre low on inner edge, 2mm within centre three quarters tread

slight deterioration to front and rear numberplate

some binding to offside rear brake

some deterioration to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,472 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 52,215 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 46,173 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 32,734 miles

nsf tyre wearing on both edges of tread

Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,823 miles

n/s/f tyre is on the legal limit.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 17,293 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 BLX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BLX, 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 BLX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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