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RX53 OLA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,651 mi
Last recorded135,651 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 135,651 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 132,214 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2017 132,214 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 128,226 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 128,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2015 120,231 miles

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

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rear box deteriated

Pass 16 May 2014 110,339 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine management light on Rad cooling fan overheating

Fail 7 May 2014 110,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine management light on Rad cooling fan overheating

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 100,847 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 100,847 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine managment light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 91,335 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011
Fail 7 Apr 2010 99,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 99,314 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 88,873 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 64,361 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 64,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 44,342 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 OLA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OLA, 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 OLA registered?

RX53 OLA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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