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FX53 AZL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,853 mi
Last recorded125,853 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 AZL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 125,853 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 125,852 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 117,166 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 114,813 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 114,813 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 112,114 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 109,308 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 106,125 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 106,120 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 93,682 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 17 May 2010 77,770 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 63,371 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 46,358 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 37,180 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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FX53 AZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FX53 AZL, 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 FX53 AZL registered?

FX53 AZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FX53 AZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 AZL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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