MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside rear parking brake effort slightly weak
parking brake lever has slight travel
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside rear parking brake effort slightly weak
parking brake lever has slight travel
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front BRAKE COVER RUST HOLES
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING
WHEEL TRIM MISSING
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested ALSO LEVEL AS NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect TRY POLISH 1ST (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front BRAKE COVER RUST HOLES
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING
WHEEL TRIM MISSING
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front BRAKE COVER RUSTED
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged SUGGEST NEW MIRROR (3.3 (b) (i))
REVERSING LIGHTS NOT WORKING
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid HAS PUMP NOISE (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
EXHAUST RUSTED
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front BRAKE COVER RUSTED
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON EDGE 3.1MM SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged SUGGEST NEW MIRROR (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE 2.9MM (5.2.3 (e))
REVERSING LIGHTS NOT WORKING
Offside sill dented
rear silencer corroded
exhaust system corroding
offside rear tyre wearing on edges
slight bind on nearside rear wheel
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
exhaust system corroding
offside rear tyre wearing on edges
slight bind on nearside rear wheel
center exhaust clamp rusting
o/s outer c.v gaitor cracking
rear exhaust rusting
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system rusting
offside rear tyre worn low on edges
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
off side rear tyre slightly out of shape and worn on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
off side rear tyre slightly out of shape and worn on edges
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RX53 OKV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 OKV, 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 OKV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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