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WV52 JVL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,928 mi
Last recorded52,928 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 JVL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,928 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2015 52,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2014 43,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,845 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 39,838 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 36,661 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,765 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 30,021 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,201 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 20,110 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 15,246 miles

1/ very slight front brake fluctuation.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 15,232 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 11,480 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 11,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 JVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,984cc 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 JVL, 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 JVL registered?

WV52 JVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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The MOT history for WV52 JVL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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