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AD52 RHJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,480 mi
Last recorded165,480 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 RHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 165,480 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 165,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 156,556 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight leak (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 149,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

reaar silencer extensive corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2015 149,200 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

reaar silencer extensive corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2014 141,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake discs corroded on edges

Slight leak from nearside of steering rack

Small cut in side wall of nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2014 141,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded on edges

Slight leak from nearside of steering rack

Small cut in side wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2013 136,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 135,540 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

childs seat fitted to n/s/r

childs seat fitted to o/s/r

damage to tail gate

Pass 30 Jan 2012 123,554 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 106,894 miles

All four tyres were under-inflated, adjusted to 32psi front, 30psi rear.

Headlamps were aimed too low, reset dashboard adjuster to position "0" - aims OK.

Rear seat belts not fully inspected as child seats fitted.

Pass 16 Jan 2010 90,123 miles

Anti roll bar bushes worn

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Steering warning lamp on intermittent

Unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to fitted child seats

Pass 5 Jan 2009 75,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil filler cap was missing (replaced with salvaged part).

Fail 5 Jan 2009 75,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Oil filler cap was missing (replaced with salvaged part).

Pass 17 Jan 2008 65,453 miles

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to split.

Engine oil level low. Added 2 litres.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 45,323 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 36,866 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 RHJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AD52 RHJ, 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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AD52 RHJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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