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FX53 MUB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,197 mi
Last recorded114,197 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 114,197 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 114,197 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

whole of exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2013 100,229 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 100,229 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 82,417 miles

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

o/s/r shocker cover off

Fail 1 Feb 2012 82,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

o/s/r shocker cover off

Pass 23 Sep 2010 68,985 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 55,522 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 44,414 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 38,831 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 MUB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MUB, 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 MUB registered?

FX53 MUB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is FX53 MUB safe to buy?

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