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SK52 XOO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,388 mi
Last recorded104,388 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 XOO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2018 104,388 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 88,655 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,776 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 80,775 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 73,650 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2015 73,648 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,078 miles

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

rear silencer outer casing split and corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 67,078 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear silencer outer casing split and corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,924 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 54,749 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 54,748 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 49,972 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,651 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,267 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 48,267 miles

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

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

fan belt badly cracked up

Pass 7 Feb 2009 43,576 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 37,819 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 31,982 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 26,390 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 XOO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XOO, 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 XOO registered?

SK52 XOO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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