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SC53 AKK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,525 mi
Last recorded106,525 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 AKK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 106,525 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 1 May 2019 106,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 May 2018 102,270 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 91,619 miles

fuel filter in poor condition

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2017 91,617 miles

Central Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking hub (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

fuel filter in poor condition

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2016 78,692 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 67,804 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

trim covers fitted to under side obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 57,074 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 51,301 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 46,402 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 39,684 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,547 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,096 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 21,368 miles

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

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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SC53 AKK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SC53 AKK, 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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SC53 AKK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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