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SK52 WXM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,827 mi
Last recorded93,827 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 WXM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 93,827 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer skin corroded and splitting open (7.1.2)

both headlight lens misting over and beam patterns poor

service light on

various oil leaks

Fail 15 Feb 2016 93,821 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve corroded and insecure (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer skin corroded and splitting open (7.1.2)

both headlight lens misting over and beam patterns poor

service light on

various oil leaks

Pass 16 Feb 2015 89,195 miles

Offside Front 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 28 Jan 2014 83,058 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust casing corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2014 83,038 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,927 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box outer skin broken away

inside edge of the n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/f wiper blade torn

o/s/f wiper blade torn

Pass 10 Aug 2011 67,224 miles

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,801 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside and nearside rear brakes slghtly binding

Fail 18 Aug 2010 59,778 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Engine has an oil leak

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside and nearside rear brakes slghtly binding

Pass 12 Feb 2009 44,777 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 35,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 26,832 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 17,838 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 WXM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SK52 WXM, 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 WXM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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