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PE53 FWN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,175 mi
Last recorded105,175 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 105,175 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 90,329 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 90,322 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

driver's door trim loose

Pass 24 Aug 2016 77,759 miles

offside driveshaft fouling and slightly damaged

this car is loud however this may not be due to exhaust alone as large open inlet is fitted.

Fail 11 Aug 2016 77,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

offside driveshaft fouling and slightly damaged

this car is loud however this may not be due to exhaust alone as large open inlet is fitted.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 58,896 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand

Fail 5 Aug 2015 58,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand

Fail 13 Aug 2014 35,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake back plate corroded

rear coil springs badly corroded where seated

Pass 13 Aug 2014 35,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake back plate corroded

rear coil springs badly corroded where seated

Pass 26 Sep 2013 33,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

abnormal tread wear on front tyres. also they have cuts on the inner side walls no cords exposed

Fail 23 Sep 2013 33,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

abnormal tread wear on front tyres. also they have cuts on the inner side walls no cords exposed

Pass 22 Sep 2012 32,056 miles

the front tyres have only 2mm of tread left in places.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 28,916 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 26,148 miles

slight corrosion on rearbrake discs

Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,714 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,682 miles

cracking to o/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres recommend replacing

Fail 16 Sep 2008 18,682 miles

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

cracking to o/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres recommend replacing

Pass 27 Sep 2007 15,342 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 11,812 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 FWN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FWN, 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 FWN registered?

PE53 FWN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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