MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,921 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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