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VX53 DXL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,106 mi
Last recorded89,106 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 DXL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 89,106 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 83,085 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 83,045 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 75,505 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 71,422 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both - beam patterns poor (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear door will not open

obstructions removed from windscreen prior to test

sharp edge on rear bumper - temporary repair

vehicle locks itself

Pass 20 Nov 2014 65,145 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 65,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,931 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 53,931 miles

Offside 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)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,133 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 42,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,507 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 31,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

the front lower rear suspention bushes are soft

Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,526 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT BULDGE ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE NEEDS CHANGING WITH SPARE SOON AS POSSIBLE

Pass 20 Aug 2009 19,732 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 17,542 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 14,853 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 12,081 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 DXL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DXL, 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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VX53 DXL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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