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VU52 WXN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,327 mi
Last recorded110,327 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 WXN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 110,327 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 106,488 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 99,461 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 91,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 83,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 83,059 miles

Offside 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 74,755 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking gasses

Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,793 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,341 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,363 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 59,428 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,769 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 57,769 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,943 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 50,942 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,014 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING

Fail 26 Jan 2010 44,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING

Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,368 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Jan 2008 30,777 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 22,889 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 15,934 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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VU52 WXN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VU52 WXN, 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 VU52 WXN registered?

VU52 WXN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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