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MF53 MVV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,211 mi
Last recorded64,211 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 MVV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 64,211 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 58,777 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 58,777 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 55,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 55,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 54,634 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 54,634 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 53,335 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 52,209 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 52,209 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 51,357 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 51,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 49,315 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 47,261 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 40,262 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 37,261 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 33,649 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 31,400 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 31,372 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 28,711 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 26,430 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 24,544 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 22,569 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 21,834 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 21,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 21,831 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 16,801 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 10,369 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 MVV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MVV, 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 MF53 MVV registered?

MF53 MVV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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