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RO52 SDV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,126 mi
Last recorded92,126 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 SDV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 92,126 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both tyres perished

Fail 15 Jan 2019 92,121 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 18 Jan 2018 89,091 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 89,074 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 85,319 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 82,433 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front link arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 82,433 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front link arms (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak from radiator

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 79,629 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 73,558 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 70,690 miles

Both headlamp patterns weak.

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

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

Rear section of exhaust corroded.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,014 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 67,014 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 63,284 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,380 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 48,591 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 44,823 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 32,820 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 22,004 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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RO52 SDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RO52 SDV, 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 RO52 SDV registered?

RO52 SDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is RO52 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 SDV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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