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RY52 ALU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,347 mi
Last recorded75,347 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 ALU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 75,347 miles

n/s outer sill has slight damage

n/s/r bump stop slightly detirated

Pass 20 Oct 2011 61,119 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,789 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 47,789 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,221 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)

n/s sill damaged

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 16 Oct 2009 32,221 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

n/s sill damaged

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,593 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 18,289 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 18,289 miles

Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 13,277 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 8,303 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 ALU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RY52 ALU, 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 RY52 ALU registered?

RY52 ALU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 January 2003.

Is RY52 ALU safe to buy?

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