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PX53 TZU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,778 mi
Last recorded179,778 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 TZU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2018 179,778 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear mounted bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 165,346 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear mounted bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front knocking noise but no play found

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 165,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear mounted bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front knocking noise but no play found

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 148,019 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 148,014 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lenses (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner b/j (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 135,559 miles

nearside inner steering arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2014 133,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake lever travel quite long

n/s/f outer sill slight damage

rear exhaust badly deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2014 133,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake lever travel quite long

n/s/f outer sill slight damage

rear exhaust badly deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2013 125,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre getting low on outer edge

o/s mirror glass damaged

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight travel on handbrake

steering rack n/s inner joint slight play

Fail 24 Aug 2012 117,710 miles

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

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

offside wing mirror glass cracked

play in nearside front steering arm balljoint

Pass 24 Aug 2012 117,710 miles

offside wing mirror glass cracked

play in nearside front steering arm balljoint

Pass 3 Sep 2011 106,757 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S TRACK ROD END

Pass 31 Aug 2010 94,867 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 84,063 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 75,399 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)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 75,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 66,869 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 66,869 miles

rear window missing from tailgate, temp window fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2006 58,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside rear bumpstop showing signs of perrishing

Pass 31 Aug 2006 58,602 miles

offside rear bumpstop showing signs of perrishing

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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PX53 TZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 PX53 TZU, 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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PX53 TZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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