2003 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · KN52 FKC
2003 Skoda Fabia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 67,628 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,628 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN52 FKC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/10/2024
- 67,628 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN52 FKC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Fabia (KN52 FKC) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KN52 FKC Mileage History
- 11/10/202262,950 mi
- 18/10/202365,416 mi+2,466 mi
- 20/10/202365,417 mi+1 mi
- 15/10/202467,628 mi+2,211 mi
Average of roughly 2,325 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Water leaks through inner door carriers and soaks the carpets, causing condensation and mould.
- Front Suspension Console Bush FailureModerate
The large front bushes tear and let the front end thump over rough surfaces, often resulting in MOT advisories.
- PAS Angle Sensor FailureModerate
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