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HV52 RNJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,655 mi
Last recorded125,655 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 RNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 125,655 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 125,654 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 125,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake fluid level low

Pass 24 Oct 2016 111,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 102,104 miles

nearside front tyre valve deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2015 102,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2014 97,338 miles

Nearside rear bump-stop split

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2013 91,893 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear wheel stiff to turn

Pass 8 Nov 2012 84,723 miles

REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Pass 29 Dec 2011 77,571 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 65,656 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 62,150 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 62,150 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 56,283 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 50,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 41,983 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 RNJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RNJ, 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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HV52 RNJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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