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RX53 PRZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,753 mi
Last recorded163,753 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 PRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 163,753 miles

both front tyre valves stems perished

creak from o/s front suspension when shaking wheel

exhaust corroding and thinning places

front shocks corroded

front wishbone rear bushes in poor condition, split and weak

headlamps opaque

n/s outer sill corroded, corrosion in places on underside

o/s front side light dim, o/s rear side light slightly dim

slight grab and noise from front wheels

Pass 2 Jul 2015 158,212 miles

STRONG ADVISE fuel pump and surrounding area damp with diesel

STRONG ADVISE nearside outer c.v joint worn/noisy

STRONG ADVISE small split in offside outer c.v gaitor, not allowing ingress at prtesent

front tyres worn to 2mm, bias to inner edges (bald) legal limit 1.6mm

front wishbone arm rear bushes starting to split

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight oil staining on engine and gearbox, possible fuel

Pass 9 Jul 2014 152,957 miles

strong advise - both headlamp lenses opaque and images very poor

Fail 9 Jul 2014 152,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

strong advise - both front indicator bulbs faded

strong advise - both headlamp lenses opaque and images very poor

Pass 30 Jul 2013 147,359 miles

damage on nearside sill

front indicators discoloured

headlamp lenses opaque, beam images poor

nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

nearside mirror glass secured in position by blu tac

play in rear brake caliper sliders

rear brake discs slightly corroded <15%

rear bumper popped out on edges slightly

rear tyres worn on edges, nearside rear on legal limit (1.6mm) and offside rear on 2mm, offisde rear tyre also has a nail in the tread

slight play in offside front seatbase

Fail 30 Jul 2013 147,359 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

damage on nearside sill

front anti roll bar d bushes worn/weak resulting in slight play

front indicators discoloured

headlamp lenses opaque, beam images poor

nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

nearside mirror glass secured in position by blu tac

play in nearside front anti roll bar linkarm

play in rear brake caliper sliders

rear brake discs slightly corroded <15%

rear bumper popped out on edges slightly

rear tyres worn on edges, nearside rear on legal limit (1.6mm) and offside rear on 2mm, offisde rear tyre also has a nail in the tread

slight play in offside front seatbase

Pass 5 Jul 2012 141,429 miles

all tyres badly feathered and both rear tyres worn bias to inner edge

gearbox and eengine damp with oil

head lamps cloudy slightly reduceing light out-put

n/s front anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

top engine cover, full body trays n/s and o/s and engine under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2011 134,884 miles

engine oilstained

engine top cover and undertray fitted

full length vehicle bodytrays

headlamp images opaque

nearside front fog lamp cracked

nearside front shock absorber dust shroud dropped

offside rear indicator discoloured slightly

slight corrosion on rear discs

slight play in offside track rod

slight stains around turbo pipework

small dent in nearside outer sill

stains around fuel puump at end of cylinder head

windscreen stonechipped

Fail 26 Jul 2011 134,884 miles

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

engine oilstained

engine top cover and undertray fitted

full length vehicle bodytrays

headlamp images opaque

nearside front fog lamp cracked

nearside front shock absorber dust shroud dropped

offside rear indicator discoloured slightly

slight corrosion on rear discs

slight play in offside track rod

slight stains around turbo pipework

small dent in nearside outer sill

stains around fuel puump at end of cylinder head

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 31 Aug 2010 128,205 miles

engine oilstained

engine top cover and undertray fitted

full length bodytrays fitted

headlamp beam images cloudy

nearside front fog lamp cracked

nearside outer sill dented

nearside rear shock oilstained and slightly damp

offside front seatbelt twisted

windscreen stonechipped

wipers noisy/juddery and slightly smeary

Fail 31 Aug 2010 128,205 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

engine oilstained

engine top cover and undertray fitted

full length bodytrays fitted

headlamp beam images cloudy

nearside front fog lamp cracked

nearside outer sill dented

nearside rear shock oilstained and slightly damp

offside front seatbelt twisted

windscreen stonechipped

wipers noisy/juddery and slightly smeary

Pass 7 Sep 2009 113,318 miles

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs and pads half worn

front wishbone arm rear bushes starting to split

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2008 97,192 miles

engine undertray fitted

front tyres worn on edges

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 10 Sep 2007 80,967 miles

engine undertrays fitted

front tyres worn close to limit on edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2006 64,555 miles

both front tyres on 2mm.

rear caliper slides worn.

undertrays fitted.

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 PRZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PRZ, 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 PRZ registered?

RX53 PRZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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