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PE53 JPJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,673 mi
Last recorded102,673 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 JPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 102,673 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 102,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 98,775 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 98,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,779 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 89,641 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 86,721 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 86,663 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 83,232 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 77,884 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 77,884 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 72,728 miles

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

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

n/s washer jet not spraying onto windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2013 68,890 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 68,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 63,240 miles

Rear tyres cracking not deep enough to reach ply

Fail 25 Jun 2012 63,238 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres cracking not deep enough to reach ply

Pass 25 Jun 2011 59,794 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 53,022 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 47,122 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 42,680 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 38,084 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 JPJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JPJ, 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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PE53 JPJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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