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SC53 DHJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,805 mi
Last recorded75,805 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 DHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 75,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 75,803 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bin liner wrapped around offside front hub/brake assembly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc in poor condition, shows evidence of excessive heat (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 65,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Headlamp lenses deteriorated giving poor beam image

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 65,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Headlamp lenses deteriorated giving poor beam image

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 59,375 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 59,375 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 55,228 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 55,228 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 51,915 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 48,860 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 48,860 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 45,859 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 43,826 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 41,239 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 38,651 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 36,217 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 33,443 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 30,479 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 26,100 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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SC53 DHJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DHJ, 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 DHJ registered?

SC53 DHJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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