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2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,518 mi
Last recorded160,518 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 CSV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 160,518 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

dash dead at time of test

Fail 26 Mar 2019 160,518 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

dash dead at time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2017 153,546 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 153,546 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 141,926 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 118,320 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 97,869 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 97,869 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2013 91,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 91,811 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 85,071 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 78,147 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 70,273 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,284 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 51,415 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,221 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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PK53 CSV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK53 CSV, 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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PK53 CSV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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