MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,968 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
off side front bumper and wing damaged
corrosion on exhaust rear box
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
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
REAR NUMBER plate
o/s/f indicator fading
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
REAR NUMBER plate
o/s/f indicator fading
exhaust back box
n/s headlamp on top limit
n/s/r indicator fading
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
advise hand brake travel
advise brake disc wear
advise rear indicators fading
wear to both rear tyres
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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