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VU53 FKO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,549 mi
Last recorded128,549 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 FKO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 128,549 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 119,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer band clip insecure small end.

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter tie wrap slightly insecure.

Nearside Rear Outer tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 119,925 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose x three (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer band clip insecure small end.

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter tie wrap slightly insecure.

Nearside Rear Outer tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 109,735 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 101,478 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 93,448 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 93,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 83,271 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 69,600 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 56,368 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 50,386 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2007 40,480 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 31,859 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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VU53 FKO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VU53 FKO, 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 VU53 FKO registered?

VU53 FKO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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The MOT history for VU53 FKO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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