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RY53 VKO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,856 mi
Last recorded154,856 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 VKO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 154,856 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear ex box corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 153,954 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tailpipe in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2020 151,020 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 18 Feb 2020 151,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 27 Feb 2019 143,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tailpipe in poor condition

Fail 27 Feb 2019 143,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tailpipe in poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2018 135,132 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine cover fitted and loose, obscuring some components

rear exhaust casing corroded

surface corrosion underneath on some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Feb 2018 135,132 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine cover fitted and loose, obscuring some components

rear brake application uneven 28% adjustment or repair required

rear exhaust casing corroded

surface corrosion underneath on some components

travel in handbrake

under tray fitted and loose, obscuring some components

Pass 23 Feb 2017 125,350 miles

Exhaust at rear corroded

Rattle from engine area requires investigation

Fail 23 Feb 2017 125,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust at rear corroded

Rattle from engine area requires investigation

Pass 15 Feb 2016 122,413 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 122,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald on outer and inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamp lenses (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/front tyre low tread on outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2015 115,886 miles

Front tyres o/s and n/s low tread on inner and outer edges.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 111,204 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front number plate deteriorating

headlight lenses deteriorating (slightly affecting beam image and light output)

nearside and offside rear shock absorber top covers insecure

rear exhaust box (outer casing) deteriorating

slightly reduced reserve travel from parking brake lever

Fail 21 Feb 2014 111,204 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front number plate deteriorating

headlight lenses deteriorating (slightly affecting beam image and light output)

nearside and offside rear shock absorber top covers insecure

rear exhaust box (outer casing) deteriorating

slightly reduced reserve travel from parking brake lever

Pass 25 Feb 2013 104,289 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 97,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine managment light on

front number plate deteriorating

offside rear indicator bulb fading

rear exhaust box deteriorating

slightly reduced reserve travel from parking brake lever

Pass 22 Feb 2011 91,738 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber top covers deteriorating. we advise they are replaced a.s.a.p

we advise the front wishbone mounting bushes are replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 3 Mar 2010 88,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating. we advise that the rear number plate is replaced a.s.a.p

n/s and o/s rear top shock absorber covers deteriorating

Pass 18 Dec 2008 83,799 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Dec 2007 75,751 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 61,686 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 61,686 miles

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

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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RY53 VKO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RY53 VKO, 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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RY53 VKO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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