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YX53 RDO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,138 mi
Last recorded97,138 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 RDO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 97,138 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 97,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 76,817 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 51,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 51,998 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

aims on limit

both rear calipers sticking slightly

nearside front seatbelt sticking slightly

nearside rear lens slightly cracked

unable to check under vehicle due to plastic covers

Fail 19 Oct 2009 38,267 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

aims on limit

nearside front seatbelt sticking slightly

nearside rear lens slightly cracked

unable to check under vehicle due to plastic covers

Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,938 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 31,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,082 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 25,082 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,534 miles

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

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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YX53 RDO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YX53 RDO, 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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YX53 RDO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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