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MF52 HKL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,807 mi
Last recorded164,807 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 HKL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 164,807 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 150,488 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2014 150,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both wipers poor and torn

exhaust deteriorated

offside front side light dull

Pass 23 Apr 2013 135,109 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 120,062 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 120,655 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres low on tread,worn to zero on both edges and slight out of shape

Pass 10 May 2011 104,737 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 104,731 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside washer jet weak action

Pass 26 Apr 2010 88,784 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight deteriorated and movement noted

Fail 26 Apr 2010 88,784 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight deteriorated and movement noted

Pass 1 May 2009 76,763 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 76,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre low on tread on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2008 63,503 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 63,503 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 50,244 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 10 May 2006 29,445 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 28,675 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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MF52 HKL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MF52 HKL, 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 MF52 HKL registered?

MF52 HKL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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