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WJ52 ZXL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,150 mi
Last recorded128,150 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 ZXL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 128,150 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

management warning light staying on

Fail 1 Feb 2017 128,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

management warning light staying on

Pass 4 Feb 2016 119,999 miles

both sides front tyres wearing away from inner edges

management warning light staying on

Pass 29 Jan 2015 114,030 miles

cat noisey

Fail 22 Jan 2015 113,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 29 Jan 2014 105,932 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine managment light on

headlamp beam images poor

play in nearside inner rack joint

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 29 Jan 2014 105,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine managment light on

headlamp beam images poor

play in nearside inner rack joint

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2013 98,270 miles

play in front lower suspension arm rear bushes

play in nearside tie rod end

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2012 90,231 miles

light cracking on rear tyre walls

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

slight play in front lower suspension arm rear bushes

slight play in nearside tie rod end

Pass 31 Jan 2011 82,457 miles

play in offside front lower suspension arm rear bush

slight play nearside tie rod end

Fail 25 Jan 2010 73,373 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 73,373 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,121 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 65,121 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,306 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres wearing down

Pass 31 Jan 2007 47,037 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 38,719 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 38,719 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

handbrake high

plastic under trays fitted

small stone chips on front screen

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 ZXL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXL, 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 ZXL registered?

WJ52 ZXL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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