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SK52 XEP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,208 mi
Last recorded55,208 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 XEP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 55,208 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 55,208 miles

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

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

EML on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 42,892 miles

Oil leak, gearbox area

Fail 25 Jan 2017 42,892 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front/Centre join, sleeve corroded away (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, gearbox area

Pass 2 Feb 2016 38,790 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2015 35,015 miles

both front tyres worn down on inner edge

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 32,721 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 30,871 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 27,815 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 25,397 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 17,234 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 11,677 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 9,982 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 8,150 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 6,656 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 XEP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XEP, 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 XEP registered?

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

Is SK52 XEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK52 XEP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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