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SC53 AMU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,728 mi
Last recorded109,728 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 AMU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 109,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 93,657 miles

n/s front shockabsorber slight weep

sidewall damage to n/s front tyre

Fail 7 Jan 2011 93,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust in poor condition

n/s front shockabsorber slight weep

sidewall damage to n/s front tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2010 73,393 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON INSIDE EDGES. STEERING ALIGNMENT CHECK AND REPORT ADVISED. OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DRAGGING BADLY. OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL HAS DAMAGE.

Fail 16 Jan 2010 73,393 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON INSIDE EDGES. STEERING ALIGNMENT CHECK AND REPORT ADVISED. OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DRAGGING BADLY. OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL HAS DAMAGE.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 51,976 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 35,496 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,496 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 22,985 miles

Offside 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 AMU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC53 AMU registered?

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

Is SC53 AMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC53 AMU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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