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WV52 BXG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,319 mi
Last recorded121,319 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 BXG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 121,319 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2016 109,362 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2015 106,258 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 May 2015 106,258 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2014 102,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 21 Jun 2014 102,768 miles

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

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 30 May 2013 89,143 miles

rear exhuast corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 77,856 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 77,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 64,935 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 52,189 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 52,187 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 44,353 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 44,353 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 40,708 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

advise to adjust handbrake

auxillary belt fraying

Pass 21 Aug 2008 40,708 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

advise to adjust handbrake

auxillary belt fraying

Pass 28 Jul 2007 33,665 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 20,534 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 BXG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red 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 WV52 BXG, 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 BXG registered?

WV52 BXG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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