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VX53 MYP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,353 mi
Last recorded91,353 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 MYP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 91,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm wearing to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 91,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm wearing to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 88,239 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 83,250 miles

Long travel on hand-brake

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,492 miles

Rear brake readings low

Pass 23 Sep 2013 72,233 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 deteriorated.

o/s/r wheel binding slightly..

Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

High imbalance on rear brakes. 26%

Hub-cap missing on n/s/f..

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 61,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 58,264 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake readings low.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,497 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 41,975 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 33,550 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 22,407 miles

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 MYP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MYP, 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 MYP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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