MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
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
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
Offside Headlamp lens misty
Offside Rear Brake sticks on slightly
Parking brake travel becoming excessive
Rear Silencer has heavy corrosion
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FD53 JLV safe to buy?
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