MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (8.2.3)
Front position lamp(s) not working both side (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working centre (1.1.C.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
engine management light stays on, on the dash
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
engine cover fitted obscuring some component for inspection
front section exhaust corroded
oil leak
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
engine cover fitted obscuring some component for inspection
front section exhaust corroded
oil leak
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)
Rear No plate delaminating.
Blades smearing screen.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear No plate delaminating.
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Blades smearing screen.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear No plate delaminating.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RK53 BBE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 RK53 BBE, 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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RK53 BBE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 December 2003.
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