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WV52 BWH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

86,308 mi
Last recorded86,308 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 BWH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 86,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 86,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 81,572 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside body work has damage

front disc worn

rear exhaust crodded

under body crodded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 81,157 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 77,814 miles

Engine management lamp on

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2017 77,814 miles

Engine management lamp on

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 75,377 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2016 75,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 72,195 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust poor condition

small cut nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 20 Nov 2015 72,195 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

oil leak

rear exhaust poor condition

small cut nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 28 Nov 2014 68,955 miles

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

damage to nearside of vehicle

nearside door mirror damaged

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 65,943 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 62,350 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 62,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 56,369 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 56,369 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 38,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 38,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 21,340 miles

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)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 21,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 17,373 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 15,138 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 12,772 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 10,730 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 BWH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BWH, 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 BWH registered?

WV52 BWH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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