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SK52 WRA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

121,367 mi
Last recorded121,367 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 WRA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 121,367 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 121,367 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 120,167 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 120,167 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 115,587 miles

advise front n0 plate starting to discolour advise to replace

advise o/s n/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn but not excessive

advise o/s n/s front lower suspension arms corroded but not excessive

Pass 22 Jan 2018 110,557 miles

under trays covering under side of vehicle

Fail 20 Jan 2018 110,556 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned high beam incorrect (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under trays covering under side of vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2017 106,923 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM BLOWING SLIGHTLY AT MIDDLE JOINT

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 106,920 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both NO BEAM PATTERN (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM BLOWING SLIGHTLY AT MIDDLE JOINT

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 103,256 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 103,256 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 99,481 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 99,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 93,984 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 93,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 87,587 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,459 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 72,838 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 72,832 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,007 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2010 64,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2009 52,505 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 43,307 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 21 Feb 2007 34,213 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 26,500 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

slight travel on h/brake

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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SK52 WRA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SK52 WRA, 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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SK52 WRA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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