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SV52 XKL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,199 mi
Last recorded60,199 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 60,199 miles

front brake balance at 19% (max 25%)

rear screenwash not working

rear wiper not working

slight bind at o/s rear brake

Pass 11 Dec 2009 51,044 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 51,044 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 42,291 miles

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

o/s front tyre is wearing slightly (inside)

power steering pipes are corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2008 42,291 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

a b s wiring at n/s front is out of its clip

o/s front tyre is wearing slightly (inside)

power steering pipes are corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2007 32,690 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,308 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 15,484 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s centre heater vent broken

Fail 21 Dec 2005 15,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s centre heater vent broken

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 XKL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XKL, 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 SV52 XKL registered?

SV52 XKL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is SV52 XKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 XKL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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