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PF53 EKA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,861 mi
Last recorded63,861 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 EKA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 63,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 54,230 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 54,230 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2018 51,024 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 49,207 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 45,047 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 43,878 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 43,878 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 43,875 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 41,891 miles

osr bump stop deteriated

Pass 26 Oct 2012 39,534 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 39,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 36,900 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 34,006 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,035 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 26,528 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 21,979 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 17,259 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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PF53 EKA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PF53 EKA, 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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PF53 EKA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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