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WV52 LBP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

93,972 mi
Last recorded93,972 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 LBP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 93,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 93,957 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 91,789 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2024 90,020 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to lower arms and rear axel / back plates

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rear most bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 90,020 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to lower arms and rear axel / back plates

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rear most bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 88,413 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rear most bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 88,393 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rear most bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 86,433 miles

Head lights faded

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

Various signs of corrosion to some suspension components and rear exhaust box

Pass 26 Jan 2021 84,468 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 26 Jan 2021 84,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2020 82,704 miles

slight corrosion to rear exhaust and rear brake back plates

Pass 21 Jan 2019 80,418 miles

Rear box slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 80,418 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both fronts faded (4.1.2 (c))

Rear box slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 77,839 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2018 77,839 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both too white (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 75,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 75,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 74,727 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 72,708 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres perrished

Fail 21 Jan 2015 72,708 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres perrished

Pass 21 Jan 2014 71,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both dip beam patterns faint

nearside front tyre tread cracking. 165/70R14 T

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2014 71,374 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both dip beam patterns faint

nearside front tyre tread cracking. 165/70R14 T

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2013 69,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both dip beam patterns are faint

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2013 69,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both dip beam patterns are faint

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2012 66,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheeltrims not fitted correctly so trapping valve stems

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,914 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 61,306 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 54,988 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 49,314 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 39,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 28,723 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 LBP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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

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