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SK52 XGG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

170,728 mi
Last recorded170,728 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 XGG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 170,728 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 170,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 149,552 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 149,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 135,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2011 135,639 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2010 112,970 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 112,959 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 95,669 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 95,669 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 78,960 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 64,844 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil filler cap missing

Fail 3 Sep 2007 64,844 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil filler cap missing

Pass 30 Oct 2006 50,917 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 50,915 miles

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

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

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 XGG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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