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MX53 UJH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,907 mi
Last recorded52,907 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 UJH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 52,907 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 50,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 50,980 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 47,735 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 47,735 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 44,427 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 44,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 40,342 miles

spare tyre illegal

Fail 9 Sep 2015 40,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 36,469 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 36,469 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 33,476 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 33,476 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 30,410 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 30,410 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 28,113 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 26,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked up

Pass 4 Sep 2010 26,626 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked up

Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,797 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 25,797 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 22,615 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 22,568 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,305 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,873 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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MX53 UJH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MX53 UJH, 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 MX53 UJH registered?

MX53 UJH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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