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VO52 EHV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,634 mi
Last recorded86,634 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 EHV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 86,634 miles

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)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front headlamp aims poor

nearside mirror damaged

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2015 84,864 miles

nearside mirror glass damaged

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)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 84,864 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,104 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 83,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing worn

Pass 29 Jan 2014 81,184 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 77,226 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,494 miles

both bottom wishbone back bushes slightly split

front brake pads worn low

Fail 28 Feb 2012 72,494 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both bottom wishbone back bushes slightly split

emissions not tested due to head gasket gone

front brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,428 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 60,428 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 52,416 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 46,938 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,858 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 32,486 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)

Fail 7 Feb 2007 32,486 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 23,992 miles

nail in tyre

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 EHV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EHV, 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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VO52 EHV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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