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FX53 FLF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,407 mi
Last recorded78,407 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 78,407 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 78,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 76,665 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

power steering pipes rusty

rear axle and back plates rusty

rear exhaust deterated

Fail 4 Oct 2021 76,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle noise in n/s rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main nuts to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main nuts to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

power steering pipes rusty

rear axle and back plates rusty

rear exhaust deterated

Pass 5 Oct 2020 74,200 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both headlamps slightly deterated

n/s and o/s rear brake pipe nuts very very rustyat rear hose union

o/s rear tyre under inflated and perrished in outer wall

rear axle back plates rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2019 71,868 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

n/s and o/s rear brake pipe nuts rusted at rear hose union

n/s front tyre slight cut in outer wall

rear axle and back plates rusty

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Oct 2019 71,861 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))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

n/s and o/s rear brake pipe nuts rusted at rear hose union

n/s front tyre slight cut in outer wall

rear axle and back plates rusty

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Oct 2018 69,108 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s and o/s rear brake pipe nuts rusted at rear hose union

n/s front tyre cut in outer wall

rear axle and outer back plate mounts very rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2017 66,778 miles

child seat fitted to n/s rear

n/s and o/s rear brake pipe nuts rusted at hose joint

Fail 9 Oct 2017 66,775 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s rear

n/s and o/s rear brake pipe nuts rusted at hose joint

Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,517 miles

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

exhaust deterated

slight corrosion on brake pipe ends

Fail 30 Sep 2016 63,517 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deterated

slight corrosion on brake pipe ends

Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,290 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear brake pipe nuts & brake hose ferrules corroded

offside rear brake pipe nuts & brake hose ferrules corroded

under shields fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 7 Aug 2014 55,895 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER COVERS DETATCHED FROM FIXINGS

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED/CRACKED IN TREAD GROOVES AND OUTER WALL--REPLACEMENT TYRE ADVISED SOON !!

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

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

Pass 19 Aug 2013 51,190 miles

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2013 51,190 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,361 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,082 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 13,998 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,444 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 32,444 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 26,455 miles

rear number plate begining to deterate

Fail 6 Sep 2006 20,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 20,847 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 FLF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FLF, 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 FLF registered?

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

Is FX53 FLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 FLF shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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