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VX53 EDL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,466 mi
Last recorded67,466 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,466 miles

Corrosion forming floor pans to lower sills full inspection no possible due to underbelly fitted

Corrosion forming on suspension components front and rear

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 67,453 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Corrosion forming floor pans to lower sills full inspection no possible due to underbelly fitted

Corrosion forming on suspension components front and rear

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 66,453 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 66,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 64,598 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 62,330 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 62,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2013 59,861 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 59,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 53,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,735 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,798 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushs worn

Pass 1 Jun 2010 43,332 miles

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

slight movement at front wheels design feature of rear bushs

Pass 29 May 2009 36,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres cracking

Fail 29 May 2009 36,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 May 2008 31,398 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 23,375 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 23,375 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 16,360 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

noise from rear brakes

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 EDL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EDL, 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 EDL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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