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FX53 AZA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

181,441 mi
Last recorded181,441 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 AZA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 181,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 181,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 153,500 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2019 150,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 111,933 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 111,932 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 103,827 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear disc badly rusty

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

rear exhaust box slightly rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2016 103,827 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear disc badly rusty

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

both h/lamp lens poor condition

engine cover and under tray fitted

rear exhaust box slightly rusty

Fail 28 Oct 2015 92,845 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

both head lamp aims are OK but could be better with better head lamp lens's

both head lamp lens's are opaque

both lower arm inner rear bushes are slightly worn and have slight play

nearside rear coil spring is corroded

offside rear brake disc is corroded and pitted

slight fluctuation from front brakes

stone chips in screen

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 92,845 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

both lower arm inner rear bushes are slightly worn and have slight play

nearside rear coil spring is corroded

offside rear brake disc is corroded and pitted

slight fluctuation from front brakes

stone chips in screen

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 82,431 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

marks to windsceen offside

offside and nearside front headlamps slightly opaque

offside front seat mechanism worn

Fail 9 Oct 2014 82,431 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

handbrake travel long

marks to windsceen offside

offside and nearside front headlamps slightly opaque

offside front seat mechanism worn

rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,293 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 75,293 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 68,101 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 61,710 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,755 miles

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

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

both front tyres have low tread on inner edges

drivers seat slightly insecure

engine management light on

n/s wiper smearing slightly

Fail 14 Sep 2011 60,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have low tread on inner edges

drivers seat slightly insecure

engine management light on

front discs corroded

n/s wiper smearing slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,129 miles

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

drivers seat has minor movement

engine management light on

n/s door mirror casing damaged and repaired with tape

Fail 22 Sep 2010 52,111 miles

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

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

drivers seat has minor movement

engine management light on

n/s door mirror casing damaged and repaired with tape

Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,288 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 31,288 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,807 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FX53 AZA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FX53 AZA, 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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FX53 AZA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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