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WV52 LBU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,008 mi
Last recorded171,008 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 LBU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 171,008 miles

Exhaust corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 171,008 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 152,969 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 132,560 miles

Nearside Front inner steering joint slight play

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2016 132,560 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front inner steering joint slight play

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 115,241 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 115,241 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 22 Feb 2014 113,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers blades start to split.

rear exhaust box rusty.

Fail 22 Feb 2014 113,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers blades start to split.

rear exhaust box rusty.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 111,102 miles

slight play nearside steering arm

Fail 23 Jan 2012 99,609 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 99,609 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 89,239 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres low @ 2-3mm tread remaining

Fail 25 Jan 2010 83,849 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

offside rear brake slightly restricted free movement

Pass 25 Jan 2010 83,849 miles

offside rear brake slightly restricted free movement

Pass 22 Jan 2009 74,061 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 74,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 61,672 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 44,862 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,412 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 LBU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LBU, 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 LBU registered?

WV52 LBU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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