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SK52 RDV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,561 mi
Last recorded120,561 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 RDV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 120,561 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 104,432 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 104,432 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 104,431 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 100,771 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 100,770 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 128,284 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 128,284 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 124,310 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 124,300 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 116,174 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 107,041 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 149,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Petrol flap does not secure in the locked position

Fail 28 Dec 2011 149,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Petrol flap does not secure in the locked position

Pass 5 Jan 2011 137,240 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 137,239 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 124,703 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

centre silencer corroded and holed

Fail 6 Jan 2010 124,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

centre silencer corroded and holed

Pass 30 Dec 2008 107,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 107,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 88,323 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 71,816 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 55,136 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 55,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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SK52 RDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SK52 RDV, 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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SK52 RDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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