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FD53 PZU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,184 mi
Last recorded129,184 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 PZU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 129,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 129,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure Disc heat shield completely insecure and in danger of jamming in calliper (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 125,420 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 125,416 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 119,368 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 119,363 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 110,554 miles

Offside Rear arch lip corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 110,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear arch lip corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 101,920 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges, require replacing asap

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 91,251 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear Shocker absorbers bump stops perished

Fail 8 Aug 2016 91,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brakes slight bind

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear Shocker absorbers bump stops perished

Pass 27 Aug 2015 81,007 miles

Coolant leak detected from lower radiator hose

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/s & O/s (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 80,761 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Coolant leak detected from lower radiator hose

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/s & O/s (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 67,566 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 62,742 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,185 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2011 44,178 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,715 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 34,630 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking very bad

exhaust corroding

hand brake lever comes up long way but not to stop

Pass 25 Oct 2008 29,857 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 25,166 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 16,951 miles

reccomend brake clean and adjust as o/s/r brake effort is reduced in comparrison with n/s/r

small amount of wear on both front tyres advise tracking

very small amount of corrosion on front discs but brake pads only about 20% worn

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 PZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PZU, 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 PZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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