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RK53 DJO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,495 mi
Last recorded75,495 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 DJO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 75,495 miles

Small cracks to both outer cv boots

Pass 4 Nov 2024 72,331 miles

Cracks to both outer cv boots "plastic"

Pass 7 Nov 2023 71,095 miles

Boot lock inop.

Cracks to both outer cv boots, not leaking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads hard, poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 68,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight damaged to both outer cv boots

Pass 2 Nov 2021 66,603 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc's and pad's appear to have been hot

Pass 17 Nov 2020 65,260 miles

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

Nearside Outer cv boot condition

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 65,260 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Outer cv boot condition

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 63,983 miles

Front wiper blades both torn

Nearside Outer cv boot small crack

Pass 1 Nov 2018 62,679 miles

Nearside Outer cv boot has small crack

Pass 27 Oct 2017 59,949 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 55,803 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 55,803 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 51,724 miles

engine management light on, n/s front tyre tread worn low

Pass 7 Nov 2014 46,897 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 42,748 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 42,748 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake pads low and disc's in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2012 38,550 miles

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)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 38,550 miles

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

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)

cambelt history?

Pass 8 Nov 2011 33,835 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2011 33,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic 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)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 30,258 miles

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)

Pitting on rear brake discs

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2009 26,508 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 23,045 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 19,291 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 13,611 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 DJO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DJO, 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 DJO registered?

RK53 DJO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is RK53 DJO safe to buy?

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