MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres excess wear on iside edge
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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What year was SA53 EHT registered?
SA53 EHT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 September 2003.
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