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RX53 ZMV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,973 mi
Last recorded73,973 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 ZMV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 73,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front sidewall slight damage

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin is rusty

damage to nearside rear door and wheel arch area

handbrake travel is slightly long

plastic floor covers fitted

slight leak from exhaust flexi section

Pass 24 Aug 2015 69,662 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 65,009 miles

front brakes slightly binding

nsf tyre worn inner edge

nsf washers jets not working

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2014 65,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brakes slightly binding

nsf tyre worn inner edge

nsf washers jets not working

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,104 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror glass is missing

offside rear tyre is heavily perished in tread (inner wall section)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 57,267 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 53,498 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have some stonecut damage in places

Pass 13 Sep 2010 49,162 miles

handbrake high travell

n/s/rear outa tyre wall poor

o/s/front outa tyre wall poor

rear no plate poor

Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,916 miles

no. plates starting to deteriorate

rear silencer skin starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,732 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007
Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,689 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 ZMV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ZMV, 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 ZMV registered?

RX53 ZMV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is RX53 ZMV safe to buy?

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