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MX53 VKN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,985 mi
Last recorded75,985 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 VKN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 75,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn and perished

Pass 9 Aug 2024 74,662 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 73,818 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 72,780 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front headlamps slightly cloudy

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 71,354 miles

Fuel filter is slightly corroded but not leaking

Offside front droplink gaiter deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2021 71,354 miles

Fuel filter is slightly corroded but not leaking

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front droplink gaiter deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2020 70,267 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 70,267 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 68,594 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 66,461 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 64,870 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 64,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 62,880 miles

Front h lamp lenses slightly detoriated

Pass 10 Aug 2015 60,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 97,797 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 57,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 51,983 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

N/s/r tyre cracking on tread

n/s/r shocker cover insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2012 46,878 miles

h\lamp lens deteriorating

Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,867 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,207 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,201 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,136 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,820 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 13,565 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 VKN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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