2003 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · RK53 BCV
2003 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 222,525 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK53 BCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 222,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK53 BCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Fabia (RK53 BCV) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
RK53 BCV Mileage History
- 25/09/2024206,389 mi
- 24/09/2025214,909 mi+8,520 mi
- 25/09/2025214,909 mi
- 21/09/2026222,524 mi+7,615 mi
- 22/09/2026222,525 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,106 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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