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VX53 DYB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,983 mi
Last recorded105,983 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 105,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end perished but still preventing the ingress of dirt. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Piston rubber damaged. (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end perished but still preventing the ingress of dirt. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 105,890 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust system damaged. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link rubber split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear back box almost completely detached from system. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end perished but still preventing the ingress of dirt. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Piston rubber damaged. (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end perished but still preventing the ingress of dirt. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 101,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 98,154 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 May 2017 95,551 miles

Engine management light on.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 89,787 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 84,457 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 84,457 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jun 2014 76,402 miles

E.M.L on.

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 71,590 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 66,702 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 60,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 55,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2010 55,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn low inner edge . o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 1 May 2009 49,037 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 41,611 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 28,366 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,266 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 DYB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DYB, 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 DYB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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