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SV52 WPN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,703 mi
Last recorded103,703 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 WPN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 103,703 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 77,657 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 70,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front clamp. (7.1.2)

Slight fluctuation from rear.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 70,832 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Both front. (2.2.B.1f)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both front. (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front clamp. (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Slight fluctuation from rear.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 56,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most front (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake hose insecure

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 56,221 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most front (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake hose insecure

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 53,428 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 53,428 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 50,769 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 47,335 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 47,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

some corrosion on front brake disc faces

some oil leakage at engine

Pass 12 Feb 2013 43,075 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 43,075 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,498 miles

front discs corroded

knock coming from rack when steering is turned

tail box corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2012 41,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs corroded

knock coming from rack when steering is turned

tail box corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 39,302 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 39,299 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 36,198 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 28,375 miles

Front tyres on 3mm

Pass 22 Feb 2008 21,920 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 17,230 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 13,599 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 WPN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SV52 WPN, 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 WPN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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