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VX53 DWF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,172 mi
Last recorded150,172 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 DWF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 150,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 144,154 miles

Offside Hey light beam pattern poor

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and cut in tread

Fail 19 Sep 2015 144,154 miles

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

Offside Hey light beam pattern poor

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and cut in tread

Very long handbrake travel

Pass 19 Sep 2014 135,130 miles

engine diag light on

n/s/r footbrake slightly slow / low

o/s h/light poor beam pattern (light unit)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 129,473 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 120,828 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 120,828 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 112,473 miles

Handbrake travel

Rear brake comparison

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 10,286 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 89,893 miles

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

REAR TYRES CRACKED / PERISHED . FRONT TYRES WORN EDGES N/S/F WORSE,CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 16 Sep 2008 75,712 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 63,778 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 56,713 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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VX53 DWF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol 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 VX53 DWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX53 DWF registered?

VX53 DWF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is VX53 DWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX53 DWF 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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