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PX53 UAL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

136,755 mi
Last recorded136,755 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 UAL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 136,755 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 129,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 126,596 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 123,071 miles

front doors becoming stiff and dificult to open

headlamp lenses becoming tarnished

slight wear in steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 Sep 2020 120,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust clamp sleeves corroding

headlamp lenses becoming tarnished

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2019 117,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 113,015 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 113,014 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 108,978 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 102,402 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 94,434 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 87,486 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 79,138 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2013 79,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 71,062 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 63,303 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 56,128 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,951 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 42,074 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 42,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Sep 2007 33,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 33,648 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 25,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

nsr tyre wall begining to perish (inner)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,291 miles

nsr tyre wall begining to perish (inner)

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 UAL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PX53 UAL, 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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What year was PX53 UAL registered?

PX53 UAL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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