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PJ53 ODT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,005 mi
Last recorded88,005 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 ODT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 88,005 miles

Offside Front headlight image deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre cracking

exhaust back box deteriorating

Fail 9 Aug 2019 88,005 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front headlight image deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2018 81,862 miles

Front discs lipped

all coil springs corroding

back box deteriorating

Pass 14 Aug 2017 75,085 miles

back box deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2016 68,027 miles

back box deteriorating

Fail 1 Aug 2016 68,027 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

back box deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2015 64,277 miles

Rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

backbox deteriorated

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2014 58,487 miles

front exhaust flexible section blowing slightly

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2013 53,652 miles

back box deteriorating

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 28 Jun 2012 48,940 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

back box deteriorating

both front wishbone bushes deteiorating

damage to o/s/r quarter pan and front bumper

exhaust clamps corroding

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

o/s/r wheel rim damaged on the inside

Pass 28 Jun 2012 48,940 miles

back box deteriorating

both front wishbone bushes deteiorating

damage to o/s/r quarter pan and front bumper

exhaust clamps corroding

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

o/s/r wheel rim damaged on the inside

Fail 14 Jun 2011 44,056 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres cracking and worn on insides

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge,cracking and outer wall deteriorated

slight cracking o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,056 miles

front tyres cracking and worn on insides

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge,cracking and outer wall deteriorated

slight cracking o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,716 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,669 miles

n/s/f corrosion on brakes

n/s/r tyre cracking advise replacement

o/s/f corrosion on brakes

Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,479 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,962 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 16,569 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 9,644 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 ODT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PJ53 ODT, 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 PJ53 ODT registered?

PJ53 ODT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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