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OV52 XDL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,563 mi
Last recorded55,563 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 XDL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 55,563 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 51,544 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 47,157 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 42,326 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,939 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 38,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 35,148 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,121 miles

age cracking on offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Jun 2009 31,111 miles

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

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

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

age cracking on offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Jun 2008 27,229 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,229 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,025 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on the thread edges

Fail 15 Feb 2007 20,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 20,909 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 14,402 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 14,402 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 XDL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XDL, 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 OV52 XDL registered?

OV52 XDL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 February 2003.

Is OV52 XDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 XDL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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