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FD53 APV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,921 mi
Last recorded114,921 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 APV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 114,921 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 114,921 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 110,882 miles

rattle ! clutch area

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 106,213 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (under inflated) (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak (bottom hose)

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2017 106,213 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (under inflated) (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak (bottom hose)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 102,565 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

child seat fitted to vehicle

exhaust system heavily corroded & weak

plastic under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 12 Jan 2016 102,565 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

child seat fitted to vehicle

exhaust system heavily corroded & weak

plastic under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2015 87,974 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Fail 12 Jan 2015 87,974 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 10 Jan 2014 72,776 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 58,595 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 58,590 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 47,926 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,043 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 27,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 27,145 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 23,629 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 19,389 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 14,709 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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FD53 APV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FD53 APV, 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 APV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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