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SK52 WXU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,917 mi
Last recorded160,917 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 WXU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 160,917 miles

both headlamps have poor beam patterns

nearside wiper torn slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2015 144,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 144,640 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 128,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shock absorber outer shrouds are loose

engine oil sump is porous

exhaust flexible pipe is in poor condition

exhaust rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded and in poor condition

offside outer sill is damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2014 128,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shock absorber outer shrouds are loose

engine oil sump is porous

exhaust flexible pipe is in poor condition

exhaust rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded and in poor condition

offside outer sill is damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2013 114,428 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

exhaust is heavily corroded and in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2012 97,142 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2012 97,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2011 84,831 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 84,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 71,895 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside wiperblade torn

Fail 8 Sep 2010 71,885 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside wiperblade torn

Pass 11 Sep 2009 59,455 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 44,458 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 41,974 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 34,205 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 25,808 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 WXU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol 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 WXU, 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 WXU registered?

SK52 WXU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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