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WJ52 XPZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,433 mi
Last recorded125,433 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 XPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 125,433 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system rusty

offside front steering side tube has slight play

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2013 122,953 miles

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar links slight play

rear exhaust rusty and outer skin starting to come off

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear shocks bump stops falling to bits

Pass 27 Jan 2012 117,251 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 117,251 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 113,406 miles

front fog lights not work

rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Fail 31 Jan 2011 113,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front fog lights not work

rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2010 107,553 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 16 Jan 2009 93,933 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 78,632 miles

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

all wheel rims kinked slightly but not affecting tyres

both front lower arm bushes,esp rear bush on nearside front deteriating with slight play just passed mot reccomend replacement

both rear shock dust covers de-tached

exhaust system starting to corrode esp back box

front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Dec 2007 78,632 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all wheel rims kinked slightly but not affecting tyres

both front lower arm bushes,esp rear bush on nearside front deteriating with slight play just passed mot reccomend replacement

both rear shock dust covers de-tached

exhaust system starting to corrode esp back box

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2007 64,214 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 45,870 miles

front number plate damaged

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 XPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XPZ, 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 XPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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