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RX53 ZLO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,851 mi
Last recorded142,851 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 ZLO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 142,851 miles

Both Front tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edges.

Could not check rear seat belts due to seats being folded forward.

Engine management light on.

Fail 27 Feb 2017 142,851 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both Front tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edges.

Could not check rear seat belts due to seats being folded forward.

Engine management light on.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 132,742 miles

Engine management light on.

Slight play in nearside front steering rack end.

Fail 2 Mar 2016 132,742 miles

Engine management light on.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in nearside front steering rack end.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 120,637 miles

Engine management light on.

Slight exhaust blow from the front flexi-pipe.

Slight play in nearside steering rack end.

Fail 26 Feb 2015 120,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Slight exhaust blow from the front flexi-pipe.

Slight play in nearside steering rack end.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 105,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

h/lamp lenses discolored

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

parking brake action high

slight wear n/s inner rack joint

Pass 26 Feb 2014 105,882 miles

h/lamp lenses discolored

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

parking brake action high

slight wear n/s inner rack joint

Pass 20 Feb 2013 87,525 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake action high

Pass 24 Feb 2012 73,285 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine light is on

Fail 24 Feb 2012 73,285 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine light is on

Pass 28 Feb 2011 60,687 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 52,495 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,127 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 42,093 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front 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)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 35,127 miles

Font number plate deteriorated.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,897 miles

a few minor chips in screen swept area

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges but within legal limits

front and rear no. plates starting to fade

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 ZLO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZLO, 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 ZLO registered?

RX53 ZLO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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