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VA53 GXX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,145 mi
Last recorded163,145 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 GXX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 163,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

offside rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

rear silencer deterioated

slight play offside inner steering tie rod end

Fail 21 Jul 2017 163,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

offside rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

rear silencer deterioated

slight play offside inner steering tie rod end

Pass 22 Jul 2016 156,651 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 15 Jul 2016 156,651 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine light on dash

Pass 15 Jul 2015 150,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on dash advise check

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 145,074 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 145,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 137,492 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2013 137,489 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust corroded

seconrry bonnet latch stiff

Pass 24 Jul 2012 132,774 miles

long handbrake travel

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2012 132,774 miles

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

long handbrake travel

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 125,288 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 125,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 108,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 108,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 75,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front wipers slighty smearing screen

Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,463 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 45,463 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 39,557 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,162 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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VA53 GXX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VA53 GXX, 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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VA53 GXX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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