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AX53 FLL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

71,627 mi
Last recorded71,627 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 FLL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 71,627 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 71,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 68,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 61,424 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 61,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 60,824 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 56,786 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 56,772 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2022 55,526 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 52,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 52,860 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 52,846 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s lower arm corroded

Fail 23 May 2018 52,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

o/s lower arm corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 52,763 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 52,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres getting low on tread and badly perished/cracked

near side rear tyre cut to cords but not exceeding dimensional requirments

Fail 22 Oct 2015 52,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread and badly perished/cracked

near side rear tyre cut to cords but not exceeding dimensional requirments

Pass 24 Oct 2014 51,295 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 51,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2013 41,572 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front wiper blades dragging

Pass 30 Oct 2012 29,758 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 19,891 miles

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Nov 2010 16,835 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 16,835 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 12,842 miles

nearside front tyre tread low on the outter edge

offside front tyre tread low on both edges

rear number plate faded

Pass 12 Nov 2008 10,907 miles

nearside front tyre tread low on the outside edge

Pass 7 Nov 2007 8,972 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 6,634 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 FLL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FLL, 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 AX53 FLL registered?

AX53 FLL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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