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SK52 WXX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

81,206 mi
Last recorded81,206 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 81,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 81,206 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 79,534 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 77,773 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 77,773 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 76,946 miles

exhaust badly corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2019 76,936 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 76,045 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 74,085 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 74,055 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 72,600 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 72,582 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing All four wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 70,836 miles

Nearside headlamp has poor beam pattern

handbrake only just enough reserve travel

item removed from windscreen prior to test

Fail 30 Nov 2015 70,836 miles

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

Nearside headlamp has poor beam pattern

handbrake only just enough reserve travel

item removed from windscreen prior to test

Pass 4 Nov 2014 68,156 miles

exhaust corroded

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2014 68,156 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 66,478 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 66,457 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,741 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 62,222 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,222 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,759 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,560 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 54,500 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 47,403 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 47,403 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 39,379 miles

damage to front number plate

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 WXX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WXX, 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 WXX registered?

SK52 WXX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is SK52 WXX safe to buy?

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