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MD53 VNN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,133 mi
Last recorded49,133 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 VNN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 49,133 miles

front exhaust flexi broken

slight engine and transmission oil leaks

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 45,629 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs lipped and worn pads low

n/s rear shocker cover insecure

o/s rear tyre wearing on edges and cracking in treads

poor dip beam images headlamps oxidized

slight transmission oil leak

wiper blades poor

Pass 15 Jul 2015 42,588 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs worn pads low

both front wishbone rear bushes badly worn strong advise

engine stabilizer worn

o/s rear tyre cracking in treads and worn on inner edge

poor dip beam images headlamps frosted

rear exhaust silencer cover starting to deteriorate

slight transmission oil leak

wiper blades poor

Fail 7 Aug 2014 40,544 miles

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

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

front brake pads starting to get low

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

movement in both front wish bone rear bushes

Pass 7 Aug 2014 40,544 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

movement in both front wish bone rear bushes

Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,829 miles

poor dip beams

slight transmission oil leak

o/s wiper poor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wishbone rear bushes have movement

both rear tyres low tread and badly cracking strong advise

n/s front tyre badly damaged in outer wall strong advise

Pass 14 Aug 2012 34,175 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

both rear tyres low tread and cracking in treads

noise from n/s rear hub

poor image both dip beams

Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,532 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes worn and splitting

both rear tyres low tread and cracking strong advise

front brake pads getting low

n/s front tyre under pressure and deteriarating in side wall

Pass 20 Aug 2010 28,398 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes have movement strong advise

both rear tyres low in tread and cracking in tread

Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,637 miles

all tyres low treads and cracks in treads

Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,484 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 18,678 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 14,531 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 14,531 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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MD53 VNN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MD53 VNN, 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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MD53 VNN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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