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FX53 MVD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,557 mi
Last recorded119,557 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 MVD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 119,557 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 109,441 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 96,766 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 86,560 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 86,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 79,134 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 65,750 miles

Offside Front small chip

Pass 6 Aug 2018 64,461 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 64,160 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 64,160 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,990 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,500 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 60,500 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 58,400 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 58,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 55,380 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 55,017 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 50,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 44,375 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 35,159 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 35,159 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 24,230 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 13,221 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 MVD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MVD, 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 MVD registered?

FX53 MVD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is FX53 MVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 MVD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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