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PB53 JRB

2018 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,117 mi
Last recorded61,117 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Fabia31,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB53 JRB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 61,117 miles
Pass 11 May 2026 46,401 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 43,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2025 50,587 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 42,786 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2024 40,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 41,658 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 30,834 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 39,860 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 25,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2022 25,630 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 37,749 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 19,971 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 35,530 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 31,772 miles

Front Inner tyres cracked on side wall

Pass 5 Jun 2018 25,383 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 19,522 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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PB53 JRB is a 2018 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2018 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 31,064 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 PB53 JRB, 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 8 years old, this Skoda Fabia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PB53 JRB registered?

PB53 JRB is a 2018 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 June 2018.

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