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FD53 AOU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,930 mi
Last recorded118,930 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 AOU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 118,930 miles

rear silencer box poor

Fail 4 Mar 2016 118,930 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

rear silencer box poor

Pass 12 Mar 2015 114,695 miles

near side front tyre low tread and outer side wall damadge

Fail 6 Mar 2015 114,695 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

near side front tyre low tread and outer side wall damadge

Fail 18 Oct 2014 114,255 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Fuel filter corroded

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust box in a poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 95,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 95,401 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 76,354 miles

offside front tyre has cut in the outer side wall but not exposing any cords

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2012 76,305 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 61,332 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 48,032 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,495 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,376 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 24,066 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 24,066 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 18,333 miles

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

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

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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FD53 AOU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FD53 AOU, 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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FD53 AOU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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