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PX53 UAV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,924 mi
Last recorded81,924 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 UAV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 81,924 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front window not opened

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

Offside Rear tyre minor cuts

Rear box slight worn

both headlamp image slight out

parking brake needs adjustment

Fail 12 Oct 2017 81,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front window not opened

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

Offside Rear tyre minor cuts

Rear box slight worn

both headlamp image slight out

parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,359 miles

Rear brakes just meet requirements

Pass 15 Sep 2015 67,578 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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 11 Sep 2014 61,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Wheel Slightly Binding

Fail 11 Sep 2014 61,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Wheel Slightly Binding

Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,140 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,589 miles

NS headlamp slightly low intensity

NSR brake binding slightly

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)

Rear brake effort low under normal pressure

Wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,880 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 44,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 38,460 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 33,290 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 33,290 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 29,149 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 29,149 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,508 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 16,079 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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PX53 UAV 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 76.5%.

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 UAV, 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 UAV registered?

PX53 UAV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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