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SV52 WPD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,786 mi
Last recorded106,786 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 WPD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 106,786 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 83,757 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 71,803 miles

Child Seat Oil leak Play in inner steering joints

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,292 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 70,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 67,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 67,880 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 64,998 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 64,997 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,353 miles

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

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

o\s an n\s rear brake hoses corroded

o\s and n\s front tyres wearing on inside edges

o\s rear brake slight bind

o\s steering rack boot twisted

travle at hand brake lever

Fail 5 Jul 2011 60,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

o\s an n\s rear brake hoses corroded

o\s and n\s front tyres wearing on inside edges

o\s rear brake slight bind

o\s steering rack boot twisted

travle at hand brake lever

Pass 13 Oct 2010 55,825 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,326 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 15,503 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 21,885 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 21,875 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 13,885 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes worn and deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2006 10,291 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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SV52 WPD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SV52 WPD, 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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SV52 WPD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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