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RY53 VKR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,549 mi
Last recorded152,549 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 VKR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 152,549 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 148,928 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 145,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 145,233 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 142,510 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 139,320 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 139,320 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 135,764 miles

Offside Rear corrosion forming on outer body sill

Pass 11 Feb 2020 133,572 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 127,363 miles

Front tyres uneven wear

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 119,134 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 111,789 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 101,924 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides have uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 94,399 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 85,482 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 76,198 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 76,198 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 70,588 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit.....

rear exhaust silencer corroding.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,908 miles

advise brake inspection.....

n/s/f inner wheel rim distorted.....

n/s/r inner tyre tread uneven.....

wipers smear....

Fail 1 Mar 2011 59,908 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise brake inspection.....

n/s/f inner wheel rim distorted.....

n/s/r inner tyre tread uneven.....

wipers smear....

Pass 16 Feb 2010 48,119 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,186 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,445 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,054 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing noisey.

Rear No plate in poor condition.

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 VKR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RY53 VKR, 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 RY53 VKR registered?

RY53 VKR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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The MOT history for RY53 VKR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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