MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,023 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box skin corroded through
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box skin corroded through
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill [centre] (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
damage to n/s/f fog lamp noted
engine bay covers fitted
front tyres n/s-o/s worn low inner tread
o/s-n/s rear shock absorber dust covers deterioted
rear exhaust silencer deterioted
under covers fitted
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill [centre] (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
damage to n/s/f fog lamp noted
engine bay covers fitted
front tyres n/s-o/s worn low inner tread
o/s-n/s rear shock absorber dust covers deterioted
rear exhaust silencer deterioted
under covers fitted
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
damage to o/s/r wheel arch/bumper
engine bay covers fitted
n/s/f fog light not working/damaged
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
undertray and outer sills fitted
Front brake discs pitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake discs pitted
Rear exhaust box corroded though outer skin
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Front brake discs pitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake discs pitted
Rear exhaust box corroded though outer skin
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Slight damage to front number plate.
Slight delamination on rear number plate.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs slight lip
front number plate cracked
rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded & coming adrift
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs slight lip
nearside front tyre wearing inner edge & cut outer wall
offside front tyre wearing inner edge
rear brake discs slightly pitted
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear brake discs slightly scored & pitted
rear number plate delaminating
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge
exhaust very rusted not blowing at this time
rear no plate discoloured
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
exhaust very rusted not blowing at this time
rear no plate discoloured
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear no plate discoloured
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EU53 FNV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 EU53 FNV, 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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EU53 FNV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 September 2003.
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