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PK53 JFY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

200,460 mi
Last recorded200,460 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 JFY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 200,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 200,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 175,048 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 175,048 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 153,619 miles

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 153,619 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temp cap fitted does not seal (7.2.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 137,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 137,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 115,049 miles

BACK BOX VERY RUSTY AND POOR CONDISION

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R BUMP STOP BROKEN

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 115,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

BACK BOX VERY RUSTY AND POOR CONDISION

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R BUMP STOP BROKEN

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 98,728 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 93,847 miles

rear silencer corroded but is not leaking gasses

Pass 22 Dec 2011 83,642 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f coil spring slightly corroded

n/s/r bump stop split

n/s/r coil spring slightly corroded

o/s/f coil spring slightly corroded

o/s/r bump stop split

o/s/r coil spring slightly corroded

o/s/r door - unable to open from either inside or outside the car

Pass 16 Dec 2010 72,745 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 72,745 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 22 Dec 2009 62,376 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 62,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 50,663 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 49,099 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 30,064 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 JFY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PK53 JFY, 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 JFY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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