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WV52 FWE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,533 mi
Last recorded92,533 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 FWE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 92,533 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Headlights cloudy

Rear number plate water ingress

Fail 3 Jun 2016 92,533 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Headlights cloudy

Rear number plate water ingress

Pass 6 Jun 2015 79,466 miles

Both front headlights cloudy

Offside rear tyre perished and close in places

Rear number plate has slight water ingress

Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,372 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 20 Jun 2014 72,372 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 65,297 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 62,366 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,648 miles

24% front brake imbalance

front tyre edges worn

nearside rear tyre edge worn below limit

Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,106 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 49,898 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 46,300 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 46,298 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 42,870 miles

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

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

front pads/just passable at time of test!!!

offside rear tyre edge worn

Pass 21 Jan 2006 30,942 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 FWE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FWE, 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 FWE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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