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SK52 XFF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,940 mi
Last recorded109,940 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 109,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 109,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 100,982 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 94,512 miles

h/lamps poor

oil leak

slight play front hubs

Fail 11 Jan 2017 94,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

h/lamps poor

oil leak

slight play front hubs

Pass 15 Jan 2016 91,420 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 91,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 89,690 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge [165/70/r14 81t]

Fail 21 Jan 2015 89,690 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge [165/70/r14 81t]

Fail 17 Jan 2015 89,683 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 87,819 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 76,120 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 66,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2012 66,552 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 62,723 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 62,723 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 58,961 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 53,803 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 49,234 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 44,779 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 39,367 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 XFF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XFF, 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 XFF registered?

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

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