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FL53 VLV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,968 mi
Last recorded163,968 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 163,968 miles

Central Exhaust clamps corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 163,968 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Central Exhaust clamps corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 154,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 154,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 147,630 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 147,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated CORDS (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. LOWER HINGE BROKEN (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 139,050 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side front bumper and wing damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2015 139,050 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side front bumper and wing damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2014 123,206 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 114,493 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

Pass 7 Sep 2012 105,120 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

corrosion on front brake disc s

o/s/r brake binding

rear number plate borderline

wear n/s/r tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2012 105,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on exhaust rear box

corrosion on front brake disc s

o/s/r brake binding

rear number plate borderline

wear n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2011 94,984 miles

REAR NUMBER plate

o/s/f indicator fading

Fail 9 Sep 2011 94,984 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

REAR NUMBER plate

o/s/f indicator fading

Pass 17 Sep 2010 85,609 miles

exhaust back box

n/s headlamp on top limit

n/s/r indicator fading

Fail 17 Sep 2010 85,602 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust back box

n/s headlamp on top limit

n/s/r indicator fading

Pass 7 Sep 2009 75,111 miles

advise hand brake travel

Pass 17 Sep 2008 65,316 miles

advise brake disc wear

advise rear indicators fading

wear to both rear tyres

Pass 6 Sep 2007 51,208 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,076 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 VLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FL53 VLV, 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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FL53 VLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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