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AX53 FKN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,700 mi
Last recorded99,700 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 FKN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 99,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 99,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 90,675 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 90,675 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 82,516 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 82,516 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 75,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp Image Deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2021 68,813 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 68,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 64,947 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 64,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 56,284 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 565,284 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 51,065 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Reversing light not working

Pass 11 Apr 2017 45,201 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 45,201 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 39,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 30,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 19,857 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 19,453 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 18,763 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 17,863 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 17,508 miles

under trays fitterd time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2009 15,989 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 15,045 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 13,395 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 11,786 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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AX53 FKN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AX53 FKN, 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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AX53 FKN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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