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WJ52 XNZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

86,578 mi
Last recorded86,578 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 XNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 86,578 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 86,578 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165.70.14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2025 82,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 82,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 70,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 70,173 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 60,609 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 60,604 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 50,972 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 44,468 miles

EML illuminated vehicle registered before 01/07/2003

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant light flashing, coolant level ok

Fail 4 Feb 2021 44,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

EML illuminated vehicle registered before 01/07/2003

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant light flashing, coolant level ok

Pass 20 Feb 2020 43,538 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 42,029 miles

Both headlamp aim on top line ( 0.5% )

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Pass 15 Feb 2018 39,891 miles

Nearside Slight seepage of grease from cv boot

Offside Some damage to side of car

Oil leak

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Fail 15 Feb 2018 39,891 miles

Nearside Slight seepage of grease from cv boot

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Some damage to side of car

Oil leak

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Pass 16 Feb 2017 37,770 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Slight seepage of grease from nearside cv boot

Fail 16 Feb 2017 37,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Slight seepage of grease from nearside cv boot

Pass 11 Feb 2016 35,368 miles

Oil leak

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Slight seepage of grease from nearside cv boot

Fail 11 Feb 2016 35,368 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Slight seepage of grease from nearside cv boot

Pass 20 Feb 2015 33,110 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2015 33,110 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 30,616 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 28,101 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 26,109 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,065 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 21,145 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 18,565 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 16,178 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 16,178 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 13,452 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Jan 2006 9,264 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 XNZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 WJ52 XNZ, 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 XNZ registered?

WJ52 XNZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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