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VU52 ZVK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,141 mi
Last recorded110,141 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 ZVK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 110,141 miles

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

Oil leak

rear shock absorber bump stop perished & dust cover insecure / droped down

Fail 27 Jan 2015 110,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

rear shock absorber bump stop perished & dust cover insecure / droped down

Pass 6 Jan 2014 105,667 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop perished & dust cover insecure

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 99,121 miles

Oil leak

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

rear both sides shock absorber bump stop perished & nearside dust cover insecure

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2013 99,121 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

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

catalytic converter heat shield welds breaking

rear both sides shock absorber bump stop perished & nearside dust cover insecure

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2012 93,216 miles

front discs slightly croded

rear exhaust box slightly croded

Fail 6 Feb 2012 93,216 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs slightly croded

rear exhaust box slightly croded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 85,663 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 85,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 74,141 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 65,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake lever high

offside rear tyre tread depth getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2009 65,295 miles

hand brake lever high

offside rear tyre tread depth getting low

Pass 29 Oct 2008 63,113 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 57,284 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 44,294 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 ZVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VU52 ZVK, 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 ZVK registered?

VU52 ZVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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