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FX53 FKJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,696 mi
Last recorded139,696 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 FKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 139,696 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Offside Front calliper fixing bolts oversized (in comparison to N/S)

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 20 Apr 2021 139,696 miles

Offside Front Upper Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 26 Feb 2021 139,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer corroded and delaminating but not leaking

Heatshield insecure over rear silencer

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 132,414 miles

Lower under trays fitted obscuring some test items

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog lamp lens brocken

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2018 126,281 miles

Little reserve travel on handbrake

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Offside door mirror discoloured but not affecting view to rear

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Sep 2018 126,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Little reserve travel on handbrake

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Offside door mirror discoloured but not affecting view to rear

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Sep 2017 118,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2016 111,210 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2016 111,208 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 104,575 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 104,575 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 92,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2014 92,241 miles

Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2013 77,840 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 68,008 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on backbox

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2012 68,008 miles

corrosion on backbox

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,877 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 49,066 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 36,538 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 26,076 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 24,431 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 20,015 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 FKJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FKJ, 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 FKJ registered?

FX53 FKJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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