MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
rear axle bushes worn
slight blow middle exhaust
Front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Offside steering rack gaiter twisted.
Rear axle bushes deteriorated.
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)
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)
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.
Both headlamp lenses deteriorated,beam images present but faint.
Exhaust corroded.
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.
Centre exhaust silencer corroded and blowing slightly from front joint.
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.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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
Front discs corroded on inner surface
Slight play in steering rack
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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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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