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VX53 VHZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,857 mi
Last recorded88,857 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 88,857 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (195/65/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper covered in tape

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2023 86,949 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear back box outer corroeded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 81,392 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 80,466 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 79,338 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 77,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 74,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 72,110 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 68,721 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 65,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 65,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 60,115 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 56,209 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,867 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 47,959 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,483 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,841 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 30,504 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2007 25,605 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 19,509 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 VHZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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