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MX53 URU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,152 mi
Last recorded103,152 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 103,152 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 103,152 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 98,890 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 98,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 97,109 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 97,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 90,854 miles

Nail O/s front tyre

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 90,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nail O/s front tyre

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 82,657 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 82,436 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 78,287 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 75,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2012 70,111 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 64,556 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 64,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 59,499 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 59,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 52,463 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 52,447 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 44,883 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 36,134 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 26,526 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 URU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 URU, 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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MX53 URU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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