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PE53 FWK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,484 mi
Last recorded168,484 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 FWK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 168,484 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fuel filter bracket slightly loose

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 166,586 miles

Offside mirror glass cracked

corrosion to exhaust and suspension components

crack in windscreen

Fail 9 Jan 2021 166,586 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside mirror glass cracked

corrosion to exhaust and suspension components

crack in windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2019 151,874 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 144,638 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 135,488 miles

handbrake effort on minimum req. limits.

Fail 9 Oct 2017 135,476 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake effort on minimum req. limits.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 130,598 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 122,142 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 122,142 miles

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 Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 109,643 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 106,292 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface.

both rear brake discs corroded on outer surfaces.

offside and nearside rear shock bump stops broken.

slight play in nearside inner steering arm.

Fail 9 Sep 2013 106,290 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface.

both rear brake discs corroded on outer surfaces.

offside and nearside rear shock bump stops broken.

slight play in nearside inner steering arm.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 102,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 102,907 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 97,429 miles

Near side steering rack inner joint has slight play.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 94,049 miles

Rear Brake Discs Rusty

Steering Arm Into Steering Rack Has Slight Play

Pass 26 Sep 2009 90,562 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 86,446 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 81,139 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 71,405 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 FWK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PE53 FWK, 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 FWK registered?

PE53 FWK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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