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SA52 KSF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,478 mi
Last recorded83,478 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 KSF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 83,478 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 83,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Feb 2014 82,236 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 82,231 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 78,329 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S N/S REAR BUMP STOPS BROKEN

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

Rear exhaust box corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edges

Fail 20 Nov 2012 78,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S N/S REAR BUMP STOPS BROKEN

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

Rear exhaust box corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2011 71,158 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 67,949 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 59,495 miles

o/s/r seat not completly secure.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 51,862 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 43,076 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 26,651 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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SA52 KSF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SA52 KSF, 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 SA52 KSF registered?

SA52 KSF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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