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VX53 MZO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,981 mi
Last recorded82,981 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 MZO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 82,981 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front CV Boot perished

Fail 14 Jan 2019 82,981 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front CV Boot perished

Pass 29 Jan 2018 75,762 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 66,016 miles

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.2.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Jan 2017 66,016 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.2.1d)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,056 miles

offside handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 45,365 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 45,355 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 45,224 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Heavy corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 9 Dec 2013 41,752 miles

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

exhaust front pipe flexible joint strenghtening mesh broke away

exhaust rear silencer outer metal casing corroded and cracked

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing split and bulging

Fail 9 Dec 2013 41,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust front pipe flexible joint strenghtening mesh broke away

exhaust rear silencer outer metal casing corroded and cracked

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing split and bulging

Pass 28 Dec 2012 38,207 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit 2-3mm.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit 2-3mm

Pass 17 Dec 2011 35,412 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 31,974 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2010 31,974 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 28,611 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 24,052 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 19,217 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 15,161 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 MZO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver 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 MZO, 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 MZO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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