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RX53 ZLU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,048 mi
Last recorded113,048 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 113,048 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 9 Aug 2018 103,379 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 98,002 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 96,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/7014 (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Fail 12 Jul 2016 96,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/7014 (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jul 2015 89,019 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 89,019 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 81,994 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,360 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 61,675 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 57,402 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,097 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 45,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,818 miles

n/s/r tyre low

windscreen damage

Fail 25 Sep 2008 40,818 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre low

windscreen damage

Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,720 miles

both front tyres close to limit

nearside rear tyre

windscreen damage

Fail 18 Sep 2007 33,143 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres close to limit

nearside rear tyre

windscreen damage

Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,716 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZLU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

RX53 ZLU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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