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MF53 MVU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,227 mi
Last recorded101,227 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 MVU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 101,227 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 101,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 95,346 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear exhaust deteriated

Rear shocker covers/bump stops deteriated

Fail 24 Mar 2016 95,346 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriated

Rear shocker covers/bump stops deteriated

Pass 30 Mar 2015 84,959 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 84,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 79,072 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 73,798 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 72,098 miles

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2011 63,249 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 63,249 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 59,286 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,315 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 49,315 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)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,777 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,435 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,484 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 18,536 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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MF53 MVU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MF53 MVU, 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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MF53 MVU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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