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RN52 DXC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,216 mi
Last recorded114,216 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 114,216 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 112,933 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 111,776 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 110,575 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 107,042 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 103,625 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 100,699 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 100,698 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 97,573 miles

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

Nearside Front inner rack joint

Pass 20 Jan 2015 90,359 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2015 90,359 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2014 81,373 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 81,373 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 74,325 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 74,322 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 68,885 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 62,814 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 56,475 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 48,862 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 48,862 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 41,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 34,423 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 34,423 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 25,951 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 DXC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RN52 DXC, 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 DXC registered?

RN52 DXC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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