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RX53 YML

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,561 mi
Last recorded95,561 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 YML
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 95,561 miles

EML on

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot struts not working

exhaust deteriorated front and rear

front licence plate damaged slightly

n/s rear outer sill damaged slightly

n/s wiper blade split

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2016 95,540 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML on

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

boot struts not working

exhaust deteriorated front and rear

front licence plate damaged slightly

n/s rear outer sill damaged slightly

n/s wiper blade split

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 91,821 miles

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

Oil leak

check engine light on dash

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Jul 2015 91,821 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

check engine light on dash

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2014 88,933 miles

MIL on

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

Oil leak

boot struts defective

headlamps slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2014 88,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

MIL on

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

Oil leak

boot struts defective

headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2013 85,091 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 79,092 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 72,478 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 62,343 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 53,044 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,863 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,908 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,131 miles

rear tyres below 2mm on inner & outer bands & have cuts

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 YML is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YML, 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 YML is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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