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SK52 XHD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

55,813 mi
Last recorded55,813 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 XHD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 55,813 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer outer skin starting to peel

Fail 27 Apr 2020 55,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer outer skin starting to peel

Pass 24 Jan 2019 49,260 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 44,916 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 44,916 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 37,853 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 34,946 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 34,928 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 33,449 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 32,355 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 32,354 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 29,877 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust tail box corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2013 29,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

exhaust tail box corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 27,317 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 27,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 24,379 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 24,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside wiper rubber starting to perish

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Jan 2010 22,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 20,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 20,146 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 18,162 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 14,037 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 11,780 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 XHD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XHD, 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 XHD registered?

SK52 XHD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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