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PK53 JHA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,541 mi
Last recorded134,541 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 JHA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2017 134,541 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bearing seized (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device component(s) insecure back plate (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at front (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported heat sheild (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 120,216 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

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

SPARE WHEEL CARRIER UNDER CAR CORRODED

Pass 6 Oct 2015 106,834 miles

Rear windscreen broken

Fail 6 Oct 2015 106,830 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear windscreen broken

Pass 16 Oct 2014 94,621 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 94,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2013 81,663 miles

petrol flap cover doesnt lock

Fail 14 Oct 2013 81,663 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front and rear brake discs poor condition

petrol flap cover doesnt lock

Pass 15 Oct 2012 74,628 miles

Ns rear shocker outer cover insecure

oil level low

Fail 12 Oct 2011 69,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 63,252 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 57,481 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 47,925 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 39,484 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 30,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 30,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 JHA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PK53 JHA, 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 JHA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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