MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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VU53 FKO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 September 2003.
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