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VN53 LGF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,535 mi
Last recorded132,535 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 LGF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 132,535 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f and n/s/f headlamp lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 132,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe exhaust corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure coil spring incorrectly fitted not seated in cup bottom (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f and n/s/f headlamp lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 129,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 129,002 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 126,333 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside front and both sides rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 122,124 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 122,124 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 117,798 miles

rear axle bushes worn

slight blow middle exhaust

Pass 11 Nov 2016 113,589 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted.

Rear axle bushes deteriorated.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 109,414 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 109,414 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 107,704 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 107,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 105,852 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated,beam images present but faint.

Exhaust corroded.

Fail 5 Nov 2013 105,852 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated,beam images present but faint.

Exhaust corroded.

Vacuum pipe split on drivers side of engine.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 103,888 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded and blowing slightly from front joint.

Fail 2 Nov 2012 103,888 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust silencer corroded and blowing slightly from front joint.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 102,742 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 102,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs liped

Pass 7 Oct 2010 89,388 miles

Front discs corroded on inner surface

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Oct 2009 75,542 miles

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

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 75,542 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 61,431 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 46,302 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 46,302 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 19 Oct 2006 33,475 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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VN53 LGF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 VN53 LGF, 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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VN53 LGF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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