MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear tyre's cracking in tread and sidewalls
Exhaust deteriorated
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)
Fuel filter corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering pipes corroded
Radiator deteriorated
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both rear tyre's cracking in tread and sidewalls
Exhaust deteriorated
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)
Fuel filter corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering pipes corroded
Radiator deteriorated
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)
Both headlamps have poor pattens
Both rear tyres cracking in tread
Engine oil leak
Exhaust deterirated
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Timming chain worn + ratteling
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both headlamps have poor pattens
Both rear tyres cracking in tread
Engine oil leak
Exhaust deterirated
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Timming chain worn + ratteling
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
exhaust sections corroding
hand brake has a lot of travel
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
n/s/r tyre staarting to perish
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/r brake rubbing
o/s/r tyre starting to perish
timing chain worn
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust sections corroding
hand brake has a lot of travel
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
n/s/r tyre staarting to perish
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/r brake rubbing
o/s/r tyre starting to perish
timing chain worn
Oil leak
engine noisey
rear exhaust deteriorating
small chips in windscrean
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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FJ53 ONW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FJ53 ONW, 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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FJ53 ONW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 September 2003.
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