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VX53 MZF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,523 mi
Last recorded89,523 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 MZF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 89,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 89,523 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 86,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 86,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 83,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2018 83,457 miles

Fuel system component leaking (filter) (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 80,608 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 80,601 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 78,283 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,405 miles

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

offside rear wheel brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,331 miles

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

ofside rear brake binding slightly. offside front steering knuckle joint slight play.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,215 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 64,215 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,368 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 48,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,298 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,311 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,353 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,244 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 MZF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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