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PN52 KGP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,614 mi
Last recorded129,614 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 KGP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 129,614 miles

Both front headlight lenses slightly cloudy beam ok

Both rear bumpstops perished

Both rear shockers corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (cradle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (cradle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded reservoir to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 128,874 miles

Both rear bumpstops perished

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (very slight) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 126,132 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 126,132 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front headlamps lenses cloudy

Pass 5 Mar 2018 124,960 miles

Reverse lights inop

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 123,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 121,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 118,309 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 115,547 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 105,881 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 98,829 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 97,817 miles

both front arm rear bushes partly worn

exhaust middle and back box corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2011 97,817 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front arm rear bushes partly worn

exhaust middle and back box corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 93,163 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 69,411 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,831 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 31,982 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 24,468 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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PN52 KGP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PN52 KGP, 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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PN52 KGP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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