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LW52 BMV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,698 mi
Last recorded69,698 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 BMV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 69,698 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 58,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy pipe deteriorated & rear box corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Sml end deteriorated. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 45,943 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Yellow chalk. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres over 10 yrs old (2009/2013) + cracking in tread and worn/perishing sidewalls. 185/60/R14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 92,648 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 92,615 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 92,263 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear rubbers wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front head lamps dull

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2021 91,506 miles

front exhaust flexi condition and rear box condition

Pass 10 Feb 2020 90,531 miles

slight exhaust leak front flexi

Fail 10 Feb 2020 90,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

slight exhaust leak front flexi

Pass 26 Feb 2019 89,779 miles

Front wipers juddering

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2018 89,467 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 88,979 miles

exhaust box condition

Pass 17 Feb 2016 88,290 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 87,359 miles

exhaust condition

Fail 19 Feb 2014 85,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroding

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 85,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 82,080 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 76,917 miles

condition of exhaust

Pass 14 Feb 2011 72,689 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 66,631 miles

front wish bone rear bushes

o/s/f seat belt

Pass 11 Feb 2009 56,709 miles

front wishbone rear bushes worn

Pass 21 Feb 2008 46,953 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 38,633 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 30,872 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 BMV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BMV, 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 BMV registered?

LW52 BMV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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