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RX53 VZT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,560 mi
Last recorded133,560 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 VZT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 133,560 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 133,560 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 131,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner getting low

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

exhaust corroded and worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Mar 2016 125,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 125,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 122,377 miles

nearside rear shock cover insecure

rear exhaust shield corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2015 122,377 miles

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

nearside rear shock cover insecure

rear exhaust shield corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 109,750 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded away

Pass 11 Apr 2013 97,579 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 84,574 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 71,154 miles

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

nearside front wheel rim slightly bent

Pass 9 Apr 2010 58,249 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,595 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,995 miles

O/S/F tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Rear No plate is delaminating.

Fail 6 Sep 2007 30,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear No plate is delaminating.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 23,118 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 VZT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VZT, 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 VZT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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