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RX53 OKP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,295 mi
Last recorded151,295 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 151,295 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside washer jet inoperative

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 141,335 miles

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

Item (s) removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside washer jet poor but washers adequate enough to wash the screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

RBT park brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 29 Sep 2015 141,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Open cut (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Item (s) removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside washer jet poor but washers adequate enough to wash the screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

RBT park brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 30 Sep 2014 132,589 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside headlight deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre perished and has a nail

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2014 132,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside headlight deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre perished and has a nail

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 123,501 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 123,497 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 123,413 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2012 114,182 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 105,231 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 105,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 87,190 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2009 70,505 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 53,748 miles

noisy nearside front suspension

Fail 9 Sep 2008 53,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

noisy nearside front suspension

Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,202 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 23,874 miles

front tyres edges worn

plastic under covers fitted

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 OKP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue 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 OKP, 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 OKP registered?

RX53 OKP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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