MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,155 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side (5.2.3 (e))
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf/osf/nsr/osr (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns/os (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf/osf/nsr/osr (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
rear shock absorbers dust covers loose
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 Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
rear shock absorbers dust covers loose
rear tyres feathering on edge of tread & on 2.0 mm
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
engine under tray, top engine cover & under floor trays fitted
rear shock asborbers dust covers loose
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
engine under tray, top engine cover & under floor trays fitted
nearside front wiper blade deteriorated
rear shock asborbers dust covers loose
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine under tray & under floor covers fitted
nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
engine under tray & under floor covers fitted
nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose
rear brake discs slight wear
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine under tray fitted
nearside rear shock shockber dust cover loose
offside front wheelbearing slight noise when spun
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)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine under tray fitted
front tyres feathering on outer edges
nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PJ53 FSA 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 66.7%.
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 PJ53 FSA, 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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PJ53 FSA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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