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VX53 VJJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,343 mi
Last recorded129,343 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 VJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 129,343 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 174,880 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015
Pass 30 May 2014 160,636 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 148,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 137,606 miles

nearside and offside front lower shaded areas of windscreen have damage not visible from drivers seat

Fail 25 Jan 2012 137,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front lower shaded areas of windscreen have damage not visible from drivers seat

Pass 19 Jan 2011 127,432 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 123,587 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 105,386 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 87,130 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 74,037 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 74,037 miles

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

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 VJJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VJJ, 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 VJJ registered?

VX53 VJJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 December 2003.

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