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FN53 CYL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,703 mi
Last recorded133,703 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 CYL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 133,703 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 133,703 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 129,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Aug 2020 129,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Aug 2019 128,122 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 128,100 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 126,401 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 126,401 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 125,471 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 123,751 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 123,751 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 120,698 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

radiator cap missing

Pass 31 Jul 2014 118,710 miles

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

offside front headlight lens going opaque

rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2014 118,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside front headlight lens going opaque

rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 114,853 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

handbrake travel

Fail 29 Jul 2013 114,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

handbrake travel

Pass 31 Jul 2012 106,292 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 106,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 98,668 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 98,664 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 87,302 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 87,302 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 75,170 miles

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

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

slight cracking in tread on both rear tyres

Pass 24 Jul 2008 57,383 miles

slight cracking in tread centres of both rear tyres

Pass 4 Aug 2007 39,267 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 18,725 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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FN53 CYL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FN53 CYL, 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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FN53 CYL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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