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VX53 EFA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,579 mi
Last recorded92,579 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 EFA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 92,579 miles

engine light on

rear exhauste box deterated

Fail 11 Sep 2017 92,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

engine light on

rear exhauste box deterated

Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,953 miles

EM light on

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 80,777 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 75,738 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,386 miles

EML light is on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

anti role bar corroding

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and perishing

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

service light is on

Fail 19 Sep 2013 72,386 miles

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

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

EML light is on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

anti role bar corroding

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and perishing

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

service light is on

Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,456 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 26,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,912 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,364 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,432 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 44,571 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,643 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,559 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 EFA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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