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SC53 ALO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,291 mi
Last recorded67,291 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2018 67,291 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 62,985 miles

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 13 Dec 2016 62,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 14 Dec 2015 57,595 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 57,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 53,125 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 49,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 49,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 45,155 miles

Front wheel alignment appears to be out

Fail 21 Nov 2012 45,155 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front wheel alignment appears to be out

Pass 21 Dec 2011 42,854 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 34,717 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 27,190 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 27,190 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,763 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,010 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 11,162 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 10,873 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ALO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol 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 SC53 ALO, 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 SC53 ALO registered?

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

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