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RX53 PPZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,727 mi
Last recorded137,727 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 137,727 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 137,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 128,364 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 115,358 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 114,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 103,240 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 103,240 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 94,024 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 94,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 85,399 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 85,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 77,445 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 77,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 69,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

no reverse lights working

salight gearbox oil weep

Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,082 miles

both number plates deteriorated

dampness around gearbox

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2010 58,082 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both number plates deteriorated

dampness around gearbox

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,161 miles

advanced wear on all tyres

both number plates in poor condition

dampness around gearbox

deep cuts in rear tyres

exhaust corroded

nail in n/s/f tyre tread

wipers worn

Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,730 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,111 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,016 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 PPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PPZ, 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 PPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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