MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,363 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexy sleeve leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear on both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective on both sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated
Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear on both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective on both sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear wheel binding slightly
Rear back box corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel binding slightly
Rear both sides, flexible hose ferrules corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre perished
Rear of exhaust system deteriorated
Signs of fuel around fuel filter area
o/s rear brake slighty binding
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exh box corroded
slight crack o/s/r lamp lens
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear exhaust box outer skin starting to corrode
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear exhaust box outer skin starting to corrode
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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PJ53 OEE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 OEE, 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 OEE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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