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AD52 RPZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,245 mi
Last recorded132,245 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 RPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 132,245 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output on both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Feb 2018 124,919 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/f side mirror damaged including outer case

slight oil leak around engine bay

Fail 17 Feb 2018 124,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all around 4 (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak around engine bay

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

eml light on

n/s/f side mirror damaged including outer case

Pass 25 Feb 2017 115,387 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 115,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour LENS DAMAGED/CRACKED (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 107,732 miles

FRONT AND REAR PLATES DETERIORATED

Fail 13 Feb 2016 107,732 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL ROAD WHEELS (4.1.E.1)

FRONT AND REAR PLATES DETERIORATED

Pass 11 Feb 2015 97,298 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 86,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine menegement light showing

Fail 20 Feb 2014 86,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine menegement light showing

Pass 15 Jan 2013 77,003 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light is on

Fail 14 Jan 2013 77,003 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

EPC light is on

Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light is on

Pass 19 Apr 2012 74,416 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 62,042 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 61,438 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 61,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 54,422 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 46,302 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 46,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 37,562 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 27,383 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 RPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RPZ, 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 RPZ registered?

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

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