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RK53 BZM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,819 mi
Last recorded75,819 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 BZM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 75,819 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 63,811 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 63,624 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 55,379 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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 11 Aug 2016 49,358 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 49,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jul 2015 44,726 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 44,726 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 38,232 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 147,313 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,003 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 37,003 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 31,651 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 21,977 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 21,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 17,591 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 14,326 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 7,414 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 6,324 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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RK53 BZM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc 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 BZM, 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 BZM registered?

RK53 BZM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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