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VX53 EDR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,751 mi
Last recorded44,751 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 EDR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 44,751 miles

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

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

suspension parts corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2025 44,526 miles

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

suspension parts corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2024 44,106 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 43,930 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 43,687 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 43,578 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 43,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 43,459 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 43,179 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 42,642 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing edges

Pass 25 Jul 2017 41,593 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 40,617 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 38,844 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 38,793 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 37,006 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 35,323 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 35,323 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 31,968 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 28,874 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 25,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 23,384 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 19,554 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 15,839 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 11,168 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 EDR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EDR, 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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What year was VX53 EDR registered?

VX53 EDR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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