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FD53 JLV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,424 mi
Last recorded95,424 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 JLV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 95,424 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))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 87,770 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 87,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 83,469 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn low

Nearside Rear tyre is badly perished

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

Offside Rear tyre is badly perished

Fail 30 Nov 2017 83,469 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn low

Nearside Rear tyre is badly perished

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

Offside Rear tyre is badly perished

Pass 21 Nov 2016 78,910 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 75,309 miles

Offside Headlamp lens misty

Offside Rear Brake sticks on slightly

Parking brake travel becoming excessive

Rear Silencer has heavy corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2016 75,233 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/s/front tyre is worn below legal limit & has structure exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp lens misty

Offside Rear Brake sticks on slightly

Parking brake travel becoming excessive

Rear Silencer has heavy corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2015 70,149 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,013 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 65,011 miles

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 60,557 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,898 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,640 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,496 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 40,387 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,148 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 27,129 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 20,819 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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FD53 JLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FD53 JLV, 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 FD53 JLV registered?

FD53 JLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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