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RK53 BDE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,707 mi
Last recorded95,707 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 BDE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 95,707 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 92,216 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 92,162 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 92,068 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 91,961 miles

Exhaust system beginning to rust.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 91,523 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 89,478 miles

Exhaust rusty.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 87,854 miles

Exhaust rusty.

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 87,350 miles

Exhaust rusting.

Fail 15 Oct 2015 87,350 miles

Exhaust rusting.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 80,638 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,208 miles

Exhaust beginning to rust.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 59,816 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 50,527 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,527 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 43,848 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,459 miles

n/s & o/s/f lower suspension wish bone inner rear suport bushes cracked & perished.

n/s/r indicator light pale.

rear number plate discolour.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 30,416 miles

Rear number plate marked.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 24,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel.

rear number plate discoloured.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 17,834 miles

front tyres getting low on tread.

nearside rear indicator starting to fade.

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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RK53 BDE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RK53 BDE, 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 RK53 BDE registered?

RK53 BDE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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