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AD52 GVK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,612 mi
Last recorded51,612 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 GVK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 51,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2023 44,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split and smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 43,173 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 43,171 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 41,762 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 40,377 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 38,865 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 37,051 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 35,310 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 33,086 miles

O/s front tyre deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2015 31,214 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 28,937 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 26,704 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 24,446 miles

offside front tyre worn low

Fail 23 Jul 2012 24,442 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)

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 25 Jul 2011 22,346 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 19,754 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 19,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 16,734 miles

play to o/s/f & n/s/f botom wish bone bushes

Pass 1 Jul 2008 13,779 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 9,719 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F WISHBONE BUSHES WEAK

Pass 15 Mar 2006 6,781 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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AD52 GVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD52 GVK, 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 AD52 GVK registered?

AD52 GVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is AD52 GVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 GVK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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