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WV52 JVM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

70,725 mi
Last recorded70,725 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 JVM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 70,725 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 70,669 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2023 65,725 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Fail 23 May 2023 65,725 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamps frosty (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2022 61,779 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 55,700 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 55,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 55,349 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust light corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2018 54,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on inner side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 53,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wear on inner side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2017 53,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wear on inner side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 50,779 miles

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 48,350 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2015 48,350 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2014 46,314 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Fail 21 Jan 2014 46,314 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2013 43,089 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 41,286 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 39,282 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 39,282 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 36,762 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,461 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 29,435 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 23,739 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 17,087 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 JVM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JVM, 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 JVM registered?

WV52 JVM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is WV52 JVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV52 JVM shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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