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WK52 WDN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,265 mi
Last recorded172,265 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 WDN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 172,265 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear park brake effort slightly low

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 166,147 miles

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

mud on under side

Fail 17 Jul 2017 166,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

mud on under side

Pass 6 Jul 2016 154,856 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 154,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake pads worn low

Pass 2 Jul 2015 138,947 miles

small stonechip to lower centre of windscreen

Fail 1 Jul 2015 138,947 miles

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

small stonechip to lower centre of windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2014 126,346 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 126,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 118,499 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2013 118,499 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2012 111,027 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 111,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Strongley advise both front tyres and tracking

Pass 17 Jun 2011 102,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wishbone arms rear mounts deteriating

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2010 91,818 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 85,844 miles

nearside rear shock shroud insecure

rear exhaust outer caseing corroded

slight wear to front brake discs

tiny split to offside wiper blade

Pass 22 Jul 2008 81,038 miles

rear exhaust box cover split

Pass 24 Jul 2007 72,995 miles

rear exhaust cover split

Pass 18 Jul 2006 63,720 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 50,409 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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WK52 WDN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WK52 WDN, 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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WK52 WDN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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