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WV52 KVM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

98,230 mi
Last recorded98,230 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2010 98,230 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 98,230 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

nearside front wishbone rear bushs started to wear

rear end beenin accident

Pass 13 Apr 2009 93,335 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2009 93,335 miles

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

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

been in accident front and rear

front suspension raised when offside front wheel rotate make metal noise

suspect both side front hubs slighty out of allighment

suspect front wheelout of allighment and tracking

Fail 7 Apr 2009 93,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

rear wiper arm missing,damage to front and rear bumper's different wheel's fitted to first mot

steering wheel not straight,offside front fog light missing,nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush split slightly,under body shield insurcure,brake fuild close to minium mark,offside rear brake binding slightly,nearside abs sensor damaged,rear

Fail 3 Apr 2009 93,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to front and rear bumpers

nearside rear abs sensor damaged

o/s/f fog light missing

rear boot floor badly damaged

rear wiper arm missing

steering wheel not straight

underbody shield insecure

Fail 30 Mar 2009 93,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear boot floor badly damaged

rear wiper arm missing

steering wheel not straight

underbody shield insecure

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper insecure

damage to front and rear bumpers

nearside rear abs sensor damaged

o/s/f fog light missing

Pass 8 Jan 2007 91,357 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 90,305 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 KVM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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

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