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FX53 AZW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,492 mi
Last recorded123,492 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 AZW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 123,492 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 123,491 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 105,439 miles

Both front suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking

Suspect noise from nearside front wheelbearing

Fail 30 Oct 2017 105,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Both front suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking

Suspect noise from nearside front wheelbearing

Pass 2 Nov 2016 103,088 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 103,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 100,247 miles

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

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

The nearside front and offside front flexi hose metal pipe corroded.

The nearside front and offside front tyres heavily worn low on the inner tyre edges.

Fail 5 Nov 2015 100,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly.

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

The nearside front and offside front flexi hose metal pipe corroded.

The nearside front and offside front tyres heavily worn low on the inner tyre edges.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 95,660 miles

Exhaust Deteriorated

Nearside rear Brake Binding Slightly

Offside front tyre Slight Wear on inner edge

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 95,659 miles

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

Exhaust Deteriorated

Nearside rear Brake Binding Slightly

Offside front tyre Slight Wear on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 90,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The exhaust system rear silencer is showing some heavy corrosion in places.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 83,557 miles

The exhaust system heavily corroded in place but still supported.

The nearside rear tyre starting to crack on the tyre walls.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2012 83,555 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

The exhaust system heavily corroded in place but still supported.

The nearside rear tyre starting to crack on the tyre walls.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 76,326 miles

The exhaust system corroded in places.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 68,671 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low around the inner edges of tread - the off side front is worn close to the legal limit.

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places.

Fail 13 Oct 2010 68,671 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low around the inner edges of tread - the off side front is worn close to the legal limit.

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

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,431 miles

The exhaust system rear silencer is showing some signs of corrosion.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 52,653 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 44,301 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 44,301 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,982 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 AZW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AZW, 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 AZW registered?

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

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