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WJ52 XNS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,815 mi
Last recorded174,815 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 XNS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2020 174,815 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 166,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 166,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

oil level on the minimum

Pass 20 Aug 2018 151,552 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 140,261 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded springs (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2017 140,259 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps (1.7.5a)

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)

Rear coil spring corroded springs (2.4.C.1b)

oil level on the minimum

rear exhaust box corroded

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2016 131,900 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2015 125,548 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 110,167 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 96,350 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 79,953 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 62,557 miles

Advise offside front suspension bush is replaced soon

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Nearside front inner CV Boot insecure

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

Rear brake discs pitted. Strongly advise discs are replaced soon

Fail 10 Jun 2011 62,557 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Advise offside front suspension bush is replaced soon

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Nearside front inner CV Boot insecure

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

Rear brake discs pitted. Strongly advise discs are replaced soon

Pass 14 Jun 2010 41,881 miles

all brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2010 40,029 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Rear number plate slightly discoloured.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 31,651 miles

engine oil level very low TOPPED UP 1 LITRE

front number plate damaged

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Jan 2009 31,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil level very low TOPPED UP 1 LITRE

front number plate damaged

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,406 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 26,405 miles

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

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

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

oil level on minimum mark

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jan 2007 21,966 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 21,765 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Jan 2006 17,360 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 XNS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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