CarVerify

Free Car Check

RK53 BEO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,904 mi
Last recorded134,904 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 BEO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 134,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 132,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 132,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 129,578 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2020 127,390 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2019 124,535 miles

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2019 124,529 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both lights fogged up (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 120,864 miles

headlights fogged up

o/s/r tyre low

oil leak

play in both font wishbone bushes

Pass 23 Mar 2017 120,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 23 Mar 2016 118,897 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Rear Wheel binding on

Fail 22 Mar 2016 118,874 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Rear Wheel binding on

Pass 20 Apr 2015 116,103 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r slight brake bind

Fail 20 Apr 2015 116,103 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

o/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 14 Apr 2014 110,750 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 110,750 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 104,977 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 104,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 92,648 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 92,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 83,981 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose and insecure

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

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

Slight brake bind off side rear.

Fail 13 Nov 2009 75,490 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 13 Nov 2009 75,490 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 19 Nov 2008 64,976 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,976 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 17 Nov 2007 54,065 miles

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

undertray fitted at time of inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2006 42,369 miles

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

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

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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RK53 BEO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RK53 BEO?

You can check the full history of RK53 BEO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RK53 BEO registered?

RK53 BEO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is RK53 BEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK53 BEO shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RK53 BEO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RK53 BEO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.