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PX53 UAR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,940 mi
Last recorded110,940 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 110,940 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 110,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 102,597 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 90,552 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear silencer outer skin corroded system still gas tight

Fail 13 Oct 2016 90,542 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear silencer outer skin corroded system still gas tight

Pass 13 Jul 2015 87,739 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 87,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,006 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 81,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 80,684 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head lights faiding

slight play in antiroll bar links

some imballance in rear brakes

Pass 25 Oct 2012 74,949 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer is heavily corroded

some brake flexi-pipe ferrules corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2012 74,932 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust silencer is heavily corroded

some brake flexi-pipe ferrules corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 68,988 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 64,819 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 64,764 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,969 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 55,779 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 50,492 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 44,241 miles

left and right rear shocker bump stops split in two,but still functional

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 UAR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 UAR, 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 UAR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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