MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust rear silencer in poor corroded condition.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flex,advise attention. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside front tyre tread wearing low.
Exhaust rear silencer in poor corroded condition.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flex,advise attention. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside front tyre tread wearing low.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
EXHAUST IS CORRODED
HEAD LIGHTS FOCUS POOR
UNDER-TRAYS FITTED
Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER OR UNIONS (7.2.3)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
EXHAUST IS CORRODED
HEAD LIGHTS FOCUS POOR
UNDER-TRAYS FITTED
EXHAUST IS CORRODED
FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED AND THE REAR HAS STARTED TO DELAMINATE
Offside Rear HAND AND FOOT BRAKES SLOWER TO OPERATE
Offside Rear TYRE IS PERISHED
UNDER-TRAYS FITTED
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
poor idle
under trays fitted obscuring components
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
poor idle
under trays fitted obscuring components
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Offside front tyre has cut to tyre tread
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both headlamp aims borderline low
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)
Offside front tyre has cut to tyre tread
Offside rear brake binding slightly
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear door cannot be opened
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD53 JLU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 JLU, 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 JLU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 November 2003.
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