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WJ52 XPO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,865 mi
Last recorded92,865 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 XPO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 92,865 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 92,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 92,006 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 92,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2024 91,150 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 90,406 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 89,531 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 5 Jan 2022 89,531 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 5 Jan 2021 88,669 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 5 Jan 2021 88,669 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 13 Jan 2020 87,577 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 87,570 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine UNDER SIDE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 85,548 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 83,123 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 80,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 77,174 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 77,174 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 73,995 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 73,948 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 71,554 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 71,547 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 68,198 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 64,600 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 60,153 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 53,693 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 46,639 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,773 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 32,439 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 32,420 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 25,886 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 XPO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XPO, 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 XPO registered?

WJ52 XPO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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