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RN52 DWX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,360 mi
Last recorded100,360 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 DWX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2020 100,360 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

No reverse lights

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 96,711 miles

Centre exhaust has a small leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak

Reverse lights are not working

Fail 14 Feb 2019 96,709 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust has a small leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak

Reverse lights are not working

Pass 16 Feb 2018 90,373 miles

Crack in screen

Front no plate is damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2018 90,371 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Crack in screen

Front no plate is damaged

Power steering warning symbol came on and off during test

Pass 8 Feb 2017 80,850 miles

Both front tyres have worn on inner edges close to limit [185/60/14]t

Front no plate is damaged

Ns rear tyre has worn close to limit

Oil leak from engine

P A S fluid level appears low

Fail 7 Feb 2017 80,849 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres have worn on inner edges close to limit [185/60/14]t

Front no plate is damaged

Ns rear tyre has worn close to limit

Oil leak from engine

P A S fluid level appears low

Pass 26 Jan 2016 71,270 miles

Front no plate is cracked

Rear box casing is very corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2016 71,270 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Both headlamp glasses is in poor condition

Front no plate is cracked

Os front indicator is pale

Rear box casing is very corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2015 59,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 49,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2014 49,009 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 41,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,292 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 22,503 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 20,594 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 18,456 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 15,652 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 13,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 13,342 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 10,320 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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RN52 DWX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc 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 RN52 DWX, 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 RN52 DWX registered?

RN52 DWX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is RN52 DWX safe to buy?

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