MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,856 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
rear ex box corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear tailpipe in poor condition
Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract
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
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
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
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
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
Exhaust at rear corroded
Rattle from engine area requires investigation
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
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
Front tyres o/s and n/s low tread on inner and outer edges.
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear number plate deteriorating
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of RY53 VKO?
You can check the full history of RY53 VKO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was RY53 VKO registered?
RY53 VKO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is RY53 VKO safe to buy?
The MOT history for RY53 VKO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RY53 VKO have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RY53 VKO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.