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VX53 UJJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,243 mi
Last recorded99,243 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 99,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 98,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 97,606 miles

Exhaust Rusty

General Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 97,606 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Rusty

General Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 97,207 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 97,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 95,559 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 95,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 93,111 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 93,111 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective PIPE SPLIT (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 90,922 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 90,920 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 86,761 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 86,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 82,517 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 77,785 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 74,695 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 69,953 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 63,854 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,310 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 53,229 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 53,229 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,093 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 38,342 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 27,851 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 27,851 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,432 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 8,261 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 UJJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 UJJ, 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 UJJ registered?

VX53 UJJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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