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HV52 RKU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,674 mi
Last recorded167,674 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 RKU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 167,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 154,547 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 154,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2019 120,743 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 94,785 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 94,758 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 91,400 miles

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)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 91,400 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 85,441 miles

front number plate starting to fade,

front tyres wearing on inner edges and o/s front tyre just in limit,

Pass 5 Jan 2016 79,570 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil level low

Pass 7 Jan 2015 72,763 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 72,763 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 66,831 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroding

Fail 10 Jan 2014 66,831 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust rear silencer corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2013 61,047 miles

Both Headlight lenses deteriorating

Fail 4 Jan 2013 61,047 miles

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

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

Both Headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2012 55,124 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 49,609 miles

Handbrake close to stop

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Slight corrosion both front Brake discs

Pass 21 Dec 2009 45,681 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 40,127 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 33,501 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 27,673 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 20,339 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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HV52 RKU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV52 RKU, 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 HV52 RKU registered?

HV52 RKU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is HV52 RKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV52 RKU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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