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AO52 RPZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,715 mi
Last recorded86,715 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 RPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 86,715 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroding

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 86,664 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 86,654 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 84,967 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 80,574 miles

accident damage to nearside front wing but no sharp edges or corrosion

accident to nearside rear wheel arch/door but no sharp edges or corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2011 80,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

accident damage to nearside front wing but no sharp edges or corrosion

accident to nearside rear wheel arch/door but no sharp edges or corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2010 72,526 miles

1. n/s rear tyre near legal limits, worn on inside edge. 2. o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge. 3. rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 63,436 miles

1. n/s door mirror broken. 2. o/s door mirror broken. 3. n/s rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 55,429 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 55,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 49,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 49,518 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 39,350 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 30,202 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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AO52 RPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO52 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 AO52 RPZ registered?

AO52 RPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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