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MK52 WHC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,119 mi
Last recorded89,119 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 WHC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 89,119 miles

parking brake just met

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside p brake just met

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 82,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside p brake just met

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 77,705 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 131,782 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 125,804 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 125,804 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 111,823 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 98,720 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 84,319 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 84,319 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 74,902 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 66,785 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 66,765 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 54,870 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 54,866 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 43,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND N/S REAR BRAKE DRUM

Pass 25 Jan 2006 31,143 miles

n/s/r seatbelt not tested (child seat fitted)

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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MK52 WHC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MK52 WHC, 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 MK52 WHC registered?

MK52 WHC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is MK52 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK52 WHC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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