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KX53 RKO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,411 mi
Last recorded64,411 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 RKO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 64,411 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 63,770 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 63,770 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 61,207 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 61,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 57,367 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 57,355 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 52,644 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 52,630 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 48,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 39,518 miles

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)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 39,518 miles

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)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 32,739 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 32,739 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 28,414 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 26,599 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 22,994 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 19,995 miles

childs seat fitted to o/s/rear not allowing full seat belt inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2009 18,346 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 16,901 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 14,973 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 11,224 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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KX53 RKO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 KX53 RKO, 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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KX53 RKO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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