MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Both front suspension arms corroded
Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking
Suspect noise from nearside front wheelbearing
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
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)
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.
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.
Exhaust Deteriorated
Nearside rear Brake Binding Slightly
Offside front tyre Slight Wear on inner edge
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
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
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
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
The exhaust system corroded in places.
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.
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.
The exhaust system rear silencer is showing some signs of corrosion.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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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FX53 AZW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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