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RX53 OKR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,783 mi
Last recorded127,783 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 OKR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 127,783 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 124,001 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

excess handbrake travel.

Pass 25 Mar 2020 119,704 miles

exhaust system rusty and in poor condition.

Fail 25 Mar 2020 119,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust system rusty and in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 112,443 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has side wall damage

Fail 18 Mar 2019 112,443 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has side wall damage

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 106,889 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both headlamps have poor beam pattern

Fail 5 Mar 2018 106,889 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both headlamps have poor beam pattern

Pass 30 Mar 2017 101,418 miles

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,096 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 91,059 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 84,760 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 80,858 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 75,643 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 74,941 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,131 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,428 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,987 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 39,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 26,740 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 26,740 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f under tray insecure

plastic floor chassis pans covering underside

plastic inner arch liners front and rear

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 OKR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OKR, 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 OKR registered?

RX53 OKR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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