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FX53 FKL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,466 mi
Last recorded169,466 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 FKL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 169,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 166,785 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 151,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 151,362 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 142,903 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 137,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 129,626 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 117,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 117,937 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 103,851 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 90,731 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 90,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,125 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 70,180 miles

offside front tyre tracking off inside edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 66,128 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 60,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,989 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,713 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,618 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 40,488 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 40,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,452 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,440 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 24,703 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 FKL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FKL, 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 FKL registered?

FX53 FKL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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