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RX53 OKL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,102 mi
Last recorded90,102 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 OKL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 90,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 86,711 miles

rear exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2015 83,468 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 83,466 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 80,521 miles

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2014 80,519 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,923 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 19 Sep 2013 73,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 60,451 miles

rear silencxer in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2011 49,385 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,841 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 36,841 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 24,882 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 18,623 miles

n/s/r tyre cracks in outer wall 3mm

Pass 6 Sep 2007 13,809 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 13,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 12,088 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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RX53 OKL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RX53 OKL, 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 RX53 OKL registered?

RX53 OKL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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