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RX53 VZP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,096 mi
Last recorded92,096 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 VZP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2019 92,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 87,100 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 87,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 79,097 miles

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

Head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mounting ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 79,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive .73 % (7.3.D.3)

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

Head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mounting ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 72,576 miles

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

head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Fail 30 Jun 2016 72,576 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 68,746 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 68,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 64,706 miles

Both front suspension wishbone (rear) bushes worn (recomend replacement)

head lamp lenses in poor condition.

rear brake discs & pads in poor condition.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 61,271 miles

head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 56,088 miles

front wishbone (rear) bushes worn.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 56,088 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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front wishbone (rear) bushes worn.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,713 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 53,410 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 53,410 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,587 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 45,764 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 40,989 miles

Both rear & n/s/f tyres are worn on the edges.

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,989 miles

Both rear & n/s/f tyres are worn on the edges.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 31,443 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 VZP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

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

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