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PE53 DLX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,815 mi
Last recorded168,815 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 DLX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 168,815 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 168,815 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 167,504 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 166,870 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 164,231 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 161,132 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 161,132 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 157,026 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 157,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 153,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 153,489 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 137,139 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 137,139 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 124,665 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 124,665 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 109,499 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 96,525 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 83,927 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 72,000 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 60,777 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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PE53 DLX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PE53 DLX, 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 PE53 DLX registered?

PE53 DLX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is PE53 DLX safe to buy?

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