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VX53 VJL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,062 mi
Last recorded106,062 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 106,062 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Under - trays fitted obscuring view of some components.

Pass 8 Jan 2024 99,566 miles

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

Under - trays fitted obscuring view of some components

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 20 Dec 2022 96,486 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 29 Dec 2021 90,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 90,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 84,258 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 81,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 79,556 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 79,551 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 77,292 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 73,443 miles

centre rear exhaust corroded plus slight blow

Pass 5 May 2015 69,928 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 May 2014 64,212 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 May 2014 64,211 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear park brake reading low

nearside rear service brake reading low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 53,682 miles

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

rear exhaust box slightly perished

Fail 14 May 2013 53,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

rear exhaust box slightly perished

Pass 1 May 2012 43,747 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 1 May 2012 43,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,371 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 30,912 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 27,283 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,643 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 16,372 miles

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

advise carnt see front pads ?

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 VJL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

VX53 VJL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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