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WJ52 VHN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,339 mi
Last recorded73,339 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 VHN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 73,339 miles

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 73,331 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2017 63,287 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 63,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 59,047 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jan 2015 55,889 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 52,519 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,179 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 44,560 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 40,693 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010
Fail 16 Feb 2010 37,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,944 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 30,428 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 24,988 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 20,195 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 20,095 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 VHN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WJ52 VHN, 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 WJ52 VHN registered?

WJ52 VHN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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