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FL53 VLF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

49,899 mi
Last recorded49,899 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 VLF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 49,899 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 49,660 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 49,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 49,220 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 48,831 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 48,029 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 46,839 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 43,270 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 34,998 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 29,067 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 22,304 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 21,105 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 20,663 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 20,247 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 19,707 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,118 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 18,485 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 17,237 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 15,090 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 12,819 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 10,842 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 8,104 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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FL53 VLF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 FL53 VLF, 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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What year was FL53 VLF registered?

FL53 VLF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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