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SK52 WXE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,911 mi
Last recorded122,911 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 WXE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 122,911 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 122,911 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 117,328 miles

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 117,328 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 108,723 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 97,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyres 185/60/14 fronts 165/70/14 rears

Fail 18 Nov 2013 97,771 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyres 185/60/14 fronts 165/70/14 rears

Pass 22 Nov 2012 82,070 miles

outer skin on rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 21 Nov 2012 81,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

outer skin on rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2011 75,333 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 70,188 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 64,927 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 53,111 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 43,308 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 43,308 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 34,575 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 21,447 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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SK52 WXE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WXE, 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 SK52 WXE registered?

SK52 WXE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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