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VX53 VHU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,129 mi
Last recorded69,129 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 VHU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 69,129 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 59,838 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 59,838 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 53,442 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 53,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended lower wishbone rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended lower wishbone rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2015 51,365 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 47,418 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 43,852 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 39,975 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 33,482 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 33,482 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 26,390 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 18,727 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 10,561 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 3,963 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 VHU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

VX53 VHU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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