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SA53 EHT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,101 mi
Last recorded164,101 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 EHT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 164,101 miles

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

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 152,974 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brakes slightly binding

both front tyres wearing on inners

both rear brake discs corroded

corrosion underneath/outer sills/ suspension components etc

covers fitted obstructing view

front wiper blades worn/juddering

non standard suspension fitted

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2017 152,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (8.2.3)

all brakes slightly binding

both front tyres wearing on inners

both rear brake discs corroded

corrosion underneath/outer sills/ suspension components etc

covers fitted obstructing view

front wiper blades worn/juddering

non standard suspension fitted

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 144,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both front tyres wearing on inners

both outer sills corroded

covers fitted obstructing view

non standard suspension fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2016 144,650 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (CU53BEZ) (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper does not park (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper does not park (8.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (CU53BEZ) (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both front tyres wearing on inners

both outer sills corroded

covers fitted obstructing view

non standard suspension fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 132,362 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 119,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 118,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlight lenses deterioating

lower engine cover loose

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2014 118,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2013 109,135 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres excess wear on iside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2012 95,740 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 95,612 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2011 83,061 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 70,813 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 58,345 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 46,713 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,807 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 25,728 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 EHT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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