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WV52 BFF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,699 mi
Last recorded91,699 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 91,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNERS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 91,697 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNERS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 71,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 71,263 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 67,930 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 64,894 miles

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

Oil leak ()

eml light displayed

Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,124 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,281 miles

EML on

Fail 8 Sep 2015 60,281 miles

EML on

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 52,859 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 52,854 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 49,719 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre slight perishing (185/60 R14 H)

offside rear tyre slight perishing

play in offside front steering rack inner fixing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 49,719 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre slight perishing (185/60 R14 H)

offside rear tyre slight perishing

play in offside front steering rack inner fixing

Pass 6 Jun 2012 42,331 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 36,702 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 33,906 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 30,554 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 24,958 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 24,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 21,131 miles

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Pass 20 Jan 2006 16,640 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 BFF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BFF, 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 WV52 BFF registered?

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

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