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FX53 MVC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

115,034 mi
Last recorded115,034 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 MVC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 115,034 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 107,727 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops broken

all exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2023 107,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops broken

all exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2022 103,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box very poor condition / peeling

all tyres cracking / perished

horn switch slightly faulty

Fail 6 May 2022 103,596 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides very badly tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working wrong bulb (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear side too bright , wrong bulb

Rear exhaust box very poor condition / peeling

all tyres cracking / perished

horn switch slightly faulty

Pass 13 May 2021 97,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi , rear box peeling (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 May 2021 97,971 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi , rear box peeling (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 95,000 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 91,566 miles

engine oil low

headlights tarnished

rear exhaust peeling , very poor condition

Pass 10 May 2018 87,963 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear tailgate screen loose ( screen bounding deteriorated )

Fail 10 May 2018 87,963 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 82,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 82,952 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 78,003 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted so some items not fully inspected...

Rear silenser outter skin deteriorating...

Pass 11 May 2015 73,109 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

slight damage to near side front tyre outer wall

Pass 8 May 2014 67,277 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust outer skin heavily corroded.

Fail 27 Apr 2013 62,670 miles

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops/dust covers deteriorated

both rear tyres starting to split in tread

complete exhaust corroded and weeping at front flexy

exhaust rear heat shield in poor condition

near side front tyre wearing on edges

off side front tyre BADLY worn on inner edge,low on and splitting in tread

under side partially covered unable to fully inspect systems or structure

Pass 27 Apr 2013 62,670 miles

both rear shock absorber bump stops/dust covers deteriorated

both rear tyres starting to split in tread

complete exhaust corroded and weeping at front flexy

exhaust rear heat shield in poor condition

near side front tyre wearing on edges

off side front tyre BADLY worn on inner edge,low on and splitting in tread

under side partially covered unable to fully inspect systems or structure

Pass 10 May 2012 57,869 miles

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

rear box poor. n/s/r bump stop broken.

Pass 13 May 2011 51,826 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 47,372 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 47,372 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 40,265 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 31,406 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 20,929 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 MVC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MVC, 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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FX53 MVC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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