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RX53 ZMY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,873 mi
Last recorded103,873 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 ZMY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 103,873 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

handbrake travel

Fail 6 Oct 2018 103,873 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 10 Oct 2017 98,431 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides outer lenses misted up (1.7.5a)

exhaust all system poor and rusty and silencer boxes outer skins splitting apart

slightly long travels on footbrake pedal and handbrake lever

Pass 26 Jul 2016 91,759 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2016 91,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2015 83,469 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 83,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 81,070 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 81,045 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2013 74,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Long travel on parking brake

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 74,924 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Long travel on parking brake

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 64,842 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 64,842 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2011 58,576 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 58,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 52,592 miles

dent o/s/f wing

engine management light on dash

front and rear number plates water damaged

hight rear brake inbalance needs attention

Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,845 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

water damage front numberplates

Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,010 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plates water damaged

front inner discs corroded and lipped

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt fully due to choldseat fitted

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to under trays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2008 32,010 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plates water damaged

front inner discs corroded and lipped

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt fully due to choldseat fitted

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,011 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,617 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)

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 ZMY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZMY, 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 ZMY registered?

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

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