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FX53 MTZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,935 mi
Last recorded81,935 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 MTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 81,935 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 81,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 65,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,534 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2013 51,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust baqck box corroded

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2012 43,872 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 43,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 37,917 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wishbone bushs different no play detected

Pass 9 Nov 2010 35,893 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 32,010 miles

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

n,s,f, tyre worn on inner edge

n,s,r tyre has nail in it

pasanger wiper blade not clearing screen

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,282 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,582 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 18,479 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 MTZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MTZ, 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 MTZ registered?

FX53 MTZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is FX53 MTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 MTZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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