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VX53 MZV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,888 mi
Last recorded80,888 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 80,888 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 80,883 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 70,761 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 59,413 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 46,426 miles

N\S\R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON OUTSIDE

O\S\F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INSIDE

Pass 8 Jun 2007 35,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 MZV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MZV, 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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What year was VX53 MZV registered?

VX53 MZV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 October 2003.

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