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RX53 OKM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,995 mi
Last recorded118,995 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 OKM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 118,995 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer is badly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2023 112,130 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer is badly corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2023 112,130 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

rear exhaust silencer is badly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 100,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear service and parking brake becoming lazy

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside cv boot perishing

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Tape on servo pipe, function not impaired

Fail 27 Sep 2022 100,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear service and parking brake becoming lazy

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside cv boot perishing

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Tape on servo pipe, function not impaired

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 96,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside cv boot deteriorating

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Slight travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

Pass 9 Sep 2020 94,095 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside cv boot deteriorating

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Slight travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

Pass 25 Sep 2019 92,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Slight travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

Pass 1 Oct 2018 88,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 84,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 81,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexi. (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 78,092 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 77,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 70,186 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 70,036 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,135 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 56,093 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 48,612 miles

n/s rear door not opening

Fail 14 Jul 2010 48,612 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s rear door not opening

rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,198 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 41,198 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,082 miles

Nearside Front 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)

both rear tyres slightly perished in tread

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 21 Aug 2007 26,879 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2006 20,178 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 OKM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RX53 OKM, 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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RX53 OKM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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