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AO53 FPK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,938 mi
Last recorded155,938 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FPK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 155,938 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 146,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 146,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 137,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 137,616 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake flexi hose insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2021 128,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

reverse light in op

Fail 28 Oct 2021 128,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

reverse light in op

Pass 22 Oct 2020 120,644 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 120,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 114,347 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 106,835 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 106,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 99,777 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 95,273 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 91,639 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 88,262 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 87,144 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 82,773 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 80,075 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,959 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 68,809 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 60,059 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 52,225 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 43,893 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,860 miles

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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AO53 FPK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO53 FPK, 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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AO53 FPK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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