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FX53 MVE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,187 mi
Last recorded71,187 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 MVE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 71,187 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 65,701 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 65,690 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 61,635 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 61,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed behind rear seat backrest (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2022 52,890 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight Coolant Leak from Radiator Switch

Slight Oil Leak From Gearbox

Fail 8 Nov 2022 52,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight Coolant Leak from Radiator Switch

Pass 29 Oct 2021 43,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 43,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 38,760 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2019 33,387 miles

Coolant Level on Minimum

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 43% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight Coolant Leak around Lower Radiator Hose

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 27,737 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 26,773 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 26,495 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 25,110 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 23,901 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 22,815 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 21,734 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 20,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake disc's are slightly corroded

grease on all brake pipes

grease on flexi hose ferrel ends

Pass 25 Nov 2010 18,764 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 17,030 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 17,013 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 15,501 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 13,707 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 11,581 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 MVE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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