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WV52 NPF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,008 mi
Last recorded128,008 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 NPF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 128,008 miles

exhaust system deterating

Fail 26 Jul 2018 128,008 miles

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

exhaust system deterating

Pass 27 Jul 2017 127,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine has a misfire

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 127,651 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine has a misfire

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 127,327 miles

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

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

front brake discs corroded/worn thin

front head lamps misted

front wiper blades split

rear exhaust slightly corroded

signs of a oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2015 127,327 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

front brake discs corroded/worn thin

front head lamps misted

front wiper blades split

rear exhaust slightly corroded

signs of a oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 115,280 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 101,310 miles

ADVISE rear exhaust box in poor condition but not leaking

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 101,310 miles

ADVISE rear exhaust box in poor condition but not leaking

Fail 20 Oct 2012 86,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 86,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 69,717 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 54,430 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 45,570 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 37,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 32,731 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 26,456 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 20,877 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 NPF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NPF, 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 NPF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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