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OV52 XCO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

207,752 mi
Last recorded207,752 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 XCO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 207,752 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 207,752 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 195,424 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN/DETERIOATED

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 195,424 miles

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

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN/DETERIOATED

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 187,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output starting to mist. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE WORN. 185/60R14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM 185/60R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output starting to mist. (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH, N/S/R PITTED ON THE OUTER FACE. (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some of the underbody components.

Pass 18 Apr 2015 182,847 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 170,276 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Fail 26 Apr 2014 170,275 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 27 Apr 2013 157,567 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre low

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 152,219 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 140,798 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 121,640 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 121,640 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 101,969 miles

O/S/R Door Will Not open

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 101,969 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/R Door Will Not open

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 96,562 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 96,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 84,315 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 82,884 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 63,256 miles

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

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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OV52 XCO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 OV52 XCO, 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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OV52 XCO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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