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RX53 PPK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,987 mi
Last recorded121,987 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 121,987 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

travel to foot brake

Fail 28 Oct 2020 121,987 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

travel to foot brake

Pass 6 Oct 2018 106,688 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 106,688 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 96,324 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 85,714 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,022 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

uneven wear o/s/f tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2015 74,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

uneven wear o/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust system

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall (ADVANCED)

uneven wear to front tyres

Fail 1 Sep 2014 60,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust system

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall (ADVANCED)

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,822 miles

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust

Deterioration in general on N/S/R tyre

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 52,822 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)

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust

Deterioration in general on N/S/R tyre

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

N/S washer jet is poor

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,678 miles

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

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

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

corrosion in general to exhaust

Fail 24 Sep 2012 48,678 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion in general to exhaust

Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,587 miles

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

front brake discs scored

general corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 26 Sep 2011 44,587 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs scored

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

general corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 27 Sep 2010 40,483 miles

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

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

corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 27 Sep 2010 40,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 7 Sep 2009 35,023 miles

o/s rear vtyre starting to perish in tread

Pass 15 Sep 2008 30,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 30,208 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,362 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,848 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 20,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 PPK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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