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PF53 VJL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,683 mi
Last recorded115,683 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 VJL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 115,683 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2014 113,849 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 113,849 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 113,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine management light stays on

Pass 11 Dec 2012 99,632 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 81,456 miles

both front tyres getting low

both rear tyres out of shape and starting to split

engine light on

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 5 Dec 2011 81,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres getting low

both rear tyres out of shape and starting to split

engine light on

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2010 66,083 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,037 miles

both rear brakes slighty binding on

rear discs getting rusty

Fail 9 Dec 2009 55,037 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brakes slighty binding on

rear discs getting rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2008 41,535 miles

front arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 20 Dec 2007 28,032 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low and bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2006 11,807 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 VJL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 PF53 VJL, 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 PF53 VJL registered?

PF53 VJL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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