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RX53 YMM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,044 mi
Last recorded121,044 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 121,044 miles

Front tyres low on inner edges

Nearside diff seal small weep from

Offside tyre has nail in tread

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 18 Sep 2018 116,259 miles

All front anti roll bar drop link boots slightly deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2017 110,261 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 105,401 miles

Auxiliary belt perishing

Front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Headlight lenses deteriorating

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2015 110,287 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 90,368 miles

headlight lenses are starting to mist

Pass 17 Sep 2013 83,244 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2013 83,244 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 77,531 miles

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

n/s outer sill is damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2011 71,588 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres close to limit and wearing edges

both rear bump stops broken

drivers door check strap cracked

nearside rear door doesnt open

nearside rear tyre low on edges/edges worn badly

Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,830 miles

Nearside rear door doesnt open

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,221 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 22 Aug 2008 55,125 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 55,125 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 49,929 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 42,382 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 42,382 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 YMM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YMM, 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 YMM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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