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RK53 EBG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,048 mi
Last recorded102,048 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 102,048 miles

off side rear brake lightly binding

Fail 11 Mar 2013 102,048 miles

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

off side rear brake lightly binding

Pass 16 Sep 2011 89,079 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 77,980 miles

Centre rear brake lamp inoperative wiring connections unknown.

Fail 17 Sep 2010 77,980 miles

Centre rear brake lamp inoperative wiring connections unknown.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 66,552 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,936 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 38,561 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,830 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 EBG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EBG, 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 EBG registered?

RK53 EBG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is RK53 EBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK53 EBG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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