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PJ53 FSA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,155 mi
Last recorded98,155 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 FSA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 98,155 miles

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))

Fail 9 May 2019 98,143 miles

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))

Pass 2 May 2018 85,602 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 74,172 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf/osf/nsr/osr (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 May 2017 74,172 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 228,082 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 228,073 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 217,383 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 207,697 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 198,392 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 184,145 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 184,023 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 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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 174,827 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 174,756 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 163,893 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 163,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 153,368 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 151,806 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)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 134,450 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 98,417 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 64,530 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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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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