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VO52 CXP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,885 mi
Last recorded95,885 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 CXP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 95,885 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 95,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 86,928 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2016 86,928 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 77,646 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 77,646 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,042 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 65,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

back box corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2013 53,647 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

back box corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 49,949 miles

alternator belt shredding

engine oil leaks.has the timing belt been replaced,we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years.

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape.

rear number plate and back box deteriorated

steel pipes slightly corroded in various places.

Fail 1 Feb 2012 49,939 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)

alternator belt shredding

engine oil leaks.has the timing belt been replaced,we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years.

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape.

rear number plate and back box deteriorated

steel pipes slightly corroded in various places.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 40,488 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

has the timing belt been replaced,we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years.failure causes major engine damage

service light on

wiper blades poor.o/s front brake discs heavily corroded.steel brake pipes corroded in various places.

Fail 1 Feb 2011 40,486 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

wiper blades poor.o/s front brake discs heavily corroded.steel brake pipes corroded in various places.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,650 miles

brake discs all corrodded due to standing.no rear washer and bad engine oil leak.

has the timing belt been replaced,failure causes major engine damage.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 33,318 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,238 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,518 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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VO52 CXP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VO52 CXP, 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 VO52 CXP registered?

VO52 CXP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is VO52 CXP safe to buy?

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