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RN52 DWZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,019 mi
Last recorded56,019 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 56,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 52,595 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper torn

Fail 20 May 2025 52,539 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper torn

Pass 22 May 2024 50,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2024 50,101 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2022 49,909 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 49,908 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 49,602 miles

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 49,587 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 49,274 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 49,274 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 48,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 47,662 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 47,662 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 45,973 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 45,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 44,023 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 42,938 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 41,773 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 39,607 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,542 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 33,668 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 30,253 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 30,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 27,892 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)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 25,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,400 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 20,544 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 16,274 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 16,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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 DWZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 DWZ, 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 DWZ registered?

RN52 DWZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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