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FX53 AZO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,160 mi
Last recorded87,160 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 AZO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 87,160 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both rear shock absorber covers loose .

Fail 25 Feb 2021 87,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both rear shock absorber covers loose .

Pass 18 Mar 2020 85,425 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 85,422 miles

Nearside Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 81,493 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 81,493 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 7,410 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 69,534 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin peeling off but not blowing

Fail 2 Mar 2017 69,534 miles

Central Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear silencer outer skin peeling off but not blowing

Pass 6 Mar 2016 62,597 miles

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

Front exhaust flexie pipe worn

Fail 5 Mar 2016 62,597 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front exhaust flexie pipe worn

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

hand brake has some travle advise clean and adjust

Pass 4 Mar 2015 57,013 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r shocker case loose

Fail 4 Mar 2015 57,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r shocker case loose

Pass 14 Mar 2014 52,052 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 52,020 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 51,901 miles

Child seat O/S rear

Head lamp cover scratched

Fail 25 Sep 2012 86,310 miles

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

Child seat O/S rear

Hand brake long travel

Head lamp cover scratched

O/S rear brake drum tight

Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,659 miles

N/S front rear lower arm bush deteriorated

Rear washer not working

Slight bind N/S rear brake

Fail 8 Sep 2011 46,659 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear washer not working

slight bind n/s rear brake

Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,958 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,880 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,537 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear washer not working

Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,401 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,583 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 AZO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FX53 AZO, 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 AZO registered?

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

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