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SA53 EHK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,120 mi
Last recorded37,120 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 EHK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2021 37,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake backplate slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake backplate slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 35,495 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 33,438 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 29,530 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Nov 2017 26,438 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 25,845 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 24,999 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 24,294 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 23,506 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 22,524 miles

nearside rear door cannot be opened from outside of vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2011 21,544 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 20,174 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 18,444 miles

Slight perishing rear tyres (in tread). Small chip in windscreen outwith zone A.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 15,688 miles

Winscreen chipped outwith zone A.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 13,197 miles

Windscreen chipped outwith zone A. Nearside wiper slightly worn.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 9,703 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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SA53 EHK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SA53 EHK, 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 SA53 EHK registered?

SA53 EHK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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