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VX53 MZY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

112,278 mi
Last recorded112,278 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 112,278 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exaust box outer skin rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2021 112,278 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2020 104,156 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

hand brake travel high

rear exaust box poor condition

Fail 18 Mar 2020 104,156 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

hand brake travel high

rear exaust box poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2019 99,088 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Apr 2019 99,088 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Apr 2018 95,312 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres have heavy edge wear

Fail 10 Apr 2018 95,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small end (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres have heavy edge wear

Pass 7 Apr 2017 91,902 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres have inner edge wear

Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres have edge wear

os wiper poor

parking brake high

rear brakes slight binding

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 2 Apr 2015 88,066 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

ns wiper poor

osr brake slight binding

rear exhaust box deteriorating but not yet leaking gasses

Pass 28 Mar 2014 83,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nsf and osf panels

ns wiper poor

parking brake lever high

rear exhaust box deteriorating but not yet leaking gasses

Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box deteriorating

bonnet catch stiff

front wipers poor but clearing screen

ns headlamp has poor image

nsf tyre has minor damage to side wall

os headlamp aim at lower left limit

os headlamp has poor image

Fail 9 Apr 2013 82,232 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box deteriorating

bonnet catch stiff

front wipers poor but clearing screen

nsf tyre has minor damage to side wall

os headlamp aim at lower left limit

os headlamp has poor image

Pass 16 Mar 2012 78,144 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 78,144 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 72,415 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 72,415 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,311 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 68,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 53,626 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 53,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 41,006 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 41,006 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 28,072 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 28,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MZY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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