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RY52 AKU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,758 mi
Last recorded67,758 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 AKU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 67,758 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 67,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 66,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 64,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 64,776 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 63,245 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 63,244 miles

Fuel system component leaking high pressure fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 60,838 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 60,838 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 58,416 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished in the sidewall

Fail 16 Jan 2018 58,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished in the sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2017 56,353 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 54,101 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,487 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,790 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 45,785 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 43,039 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 38,073 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 38,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,705 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 30,711 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 30,711 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 28,317 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Fail 23 Jan 2008 28,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 15 Jan 2007 24,170 miles

both rear wheels slightly binding

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 15 Jan 2007 24,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear wheels slightly binding

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Jan 2006 17,654 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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RY52 AKU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 RY52 AKU, 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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RY52 AKU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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