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RX53 YMK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,800 mi
Last recorded105,800 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 YMK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 105,800 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 105,800 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 96,008 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both - (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 May 2022 95,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2021 88,248 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside headlight - poor pattern

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear door - child lock -

Offside headlamp pattern - poor

wipers poor

Pass 7 May 2020 79,474 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 76,779 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 74,369 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 71,838 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 71,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,451 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 66,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 63,885 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 60,907 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,227 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 53,593 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,672 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 45,470 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 40,930 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 40,930 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 36,345 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 36,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 29,997 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 YMK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YMK, 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 YMK registered?

RX53 YMK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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