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WV52 BFE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,036 mi
Last recorded118,036 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 BFE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 118,036 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 118,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 109,080 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 109,078 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 99,892 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 99,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 94,826 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake fluid level low

nearside front suspension arm rear bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

slight blow from front exhaust flexi pipe

Fail 18 Mar 2013 94,825 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake fluid level low

nearside front suspension arm rear bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 9 Mar 2012 89,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2012 89,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake travels high

Pass 2 Mar 2011 84,622 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 80,668 miles

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear bump stops perished

Pass 4 Feb 2009 79,458 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 76,458 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 71,571 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 56,143 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 38,714 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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WV52 BFE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WV52 BFE, 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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WV52 BFE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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