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VX53 MYY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,137 mi
Last recorded83,137 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,137 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced requires attention soon (1.7.5a)

damage to front number plate

exhaust tailbox rusting through

nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2015 83,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced requires attention soon (1.7.5a)

damage to front number plate

exhaust tailbox rusting through

nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2014 77,064 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 77,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2013 69,028 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 62,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine mil light on please check out ?

exhaust back box outer coveing badly corroded please keep checked

Pass 4 Oct 2011 54,844 miles

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

engine management light stays on

Fail 29 Sep 2011 54,725 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

engine management light stays on

Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S front safety belt needs help retracting.

N/S rear door struggles sometimes to open from outside , but still does.

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,318 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,284 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,199 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 28,198 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,320 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 MYY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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