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AO52 RSZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,771 mi
Last recorded149,771 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 RSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 149,771 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber cover nsecure

engine management light on

Pass 7 Feb 2019 140,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant warning light on

Fail 7 Feb 2019 140,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant warning light on

Pass 12 Feb 2018 132,209 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 132,209 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 123,916 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 123,916 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 114,897 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 114,897 miles

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

auxiliary belt worn/ cracked

coolant light on

mil on

Pass 16 Feb 2015 108,167 miles

rear shock shrouds loose

Fail 13 Feb 2015 108,167 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear shock shrouds loose

Fail 13 Feb 2014 102,900 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine malfunction light on

exhaust system becomming corroded

rear shock absorber shrouds loose

Pass 13 Feb 2014 102,900 miles

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

engine malfunction light on

exhaust system becomming corroded

rear shock absorber shrouds loose

Pass 14 Feb 2013 96,331 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 96,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 89,156 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 78,610 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 67,237 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 52,619 miles

noise when rotating offside front wheel

Fail 19 Feb 2009 52,619 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

noise when rotating offside front wheel

Fail 5 Feb 2008 41,162 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 41,162 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 35,112 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 27,416 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 RSZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RSZ, 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 RSZ registered?

AO52 RSZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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