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WJ52 TLV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,625 mi
Last recorded97,625 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 TLV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 97,625 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 97,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 93,634 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 93,586 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 89,478 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output strongly advised (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output strongly advised (1.7.5a)

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

engine cover fitted

rear exhaust section deteriorating

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2016 89,478 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output strongly advised (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output strongly advised (1.7.5a)

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

engine cover fitted

rear exhaust section deteriorating

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 84,418 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 84,418 miles

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 3 Feb 2014 80,030 miles

damage on neraside rear tyre side wall

damage to offside front side wall

front brake pads low

offside front tyre worn on edge

slight play in offside steering arm

temp light flashing

Fail 29 Jan 2014 80,030 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage on neraside rear tyre side wall

damage to offside front side wall

front brake pads low

offside front tyre worn on edge

slight play in offside steering arm

temp light flashing

Pass 21 Jan 2013 73,732 miles

offside handbrake cable starting to knott

Pass 30 Jan 2012 59,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2012 59,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2010 40,088 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,291 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 38,291 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 35,119 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 30,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2007 25,298 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 25,298 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 19,842 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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WJ52 TLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WJ52 TLV, 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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WJ52 TLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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