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PN52 KHD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

97,893 mi
Last recorded97,893 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 KHD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 97,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through out (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust outer casing rusted

Fail 15 Jan 2025 97,886 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through out (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust outer casing rusted

Pass 13 Jan 2024 88,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 88,485 miles

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))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 87,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

engine rattle

Fail 24 Jan 2023 87,372 miles

Emissions not tested oil low and engine rattle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both clouded no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

tyres soft

Pass 27 Jan 2022 85,821 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 85,819 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 79,478 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 74,431 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 63,750 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 63,750 miles

Power steering component modified and steering adversely affected offside tie rod (2.1.5 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 59,951 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 59,951 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 57,688 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 54,188 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 50,276 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 46,974 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 42,226 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,100 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,138 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 30,201 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 30,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 25,152 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 20,334 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 15,256 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 11,747 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 KHD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KHD, 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 KHD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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