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RX53 YMU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,536 mi
Last recorded103,536 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 YMU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 103,536 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 103,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation in such a position that loading the belt causes the cushion to be raised or significantly compressed, allowing the occupant to effectively move forward (10.1 (l))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 99,369 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 93,282 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 93,282 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 83,547 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 74,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 74,161 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 63,554 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 63,551 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 55,630 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 49,085 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 49,079 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front brake discs rusty.

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Engine oil sump is damaged, advise only.

Exhaust downpipe is damaged, advise only.

Front brake pads worn low (approx 2-3000 miles left).

Stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,864 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,285 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,276 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 22,336 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 YMU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

RX53 YMU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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