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RX53 OLJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,961 mi
Last recorded141,961 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 141,961 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2015 122,848 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 1 May 2015 122,848 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)

rear exhaust poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 2 May 2014 107,022 miles

Both front steering rack ends has slight play

Rear exhaust poor condition

Rear number plate tarnished

Fail 2 May 2014 107,019 miles

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

Both front steering rack ends has slight play

Rear exhaust poor condition

Rear number plate tarnished

Pass 23 May 2013 90,186 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Fail 23 May 2013 90,186 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,335 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 81,156 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 81,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 69,805 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight bind to o/s rear wheel

Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,517 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,221 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 53,221 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

long handbrake travel

Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,983 miles

FRONT NO PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 52,939 miles

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

FRONT NO PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,141 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,181 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 OLJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver 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 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?

RX53 OLJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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