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VX53 MXY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,206 mi
Last recorded83,206 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 83,206 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area. (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear wearing towards outer edge's cracking on tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 78,251 miles

Front brakes noisey in operation

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

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

Rear brakes noisey in operation

Fail 9 Jan 2017 78,251 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released centre brake light (1.2.1e)

Front brakes noisey in operation

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

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

Rear brakes noisey in operation

Pass 2 Jan 2016 74,884 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracks 2011

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both steering rack gaiters are twisted

exhaust system is corroded

fuel cap is broken but still seals

Fail 31 Dec 2015 74,880 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracks 2011

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid sufficient washer liquid added (8.2.3)

both steering rack gaiters are twisted

exhaust system is corroded

fuel cap is broken but still seals

Pass 29 Oct 2014 66,366 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2014 66,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2013 62,405 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 58,402 miles

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

both front lower wishbone (rear) bushes worn.

light binding from o/s/f brake .

Fail 6 Sep 2012 58,402 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front lower wishbone (rear) bushes worn.

light binding from o/s/f brake .

Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,031 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,115 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)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 46,115 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 39,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s inner rack joint has free play close to exesive.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,793 miles

o/s inner rack joint has free play close to exesive.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,564 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 29,911 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 18,402 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 18,402 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 MXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue 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 MXY, 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 MXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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