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SC53 DHX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

202,079 mi
Last recorded202,079 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 DHX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 202,079 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 185,534 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 185,230 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 162,586 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight bind on o/s rear brake

Pass 15 Feb 2012 136,379 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 10 Feb 2011 112,228 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front discs corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2010 87,868 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 87,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 63,493 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 63,493 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,910 miles

air bag warning lamp on

damage to drivers door mirror

Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,213 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 20,720 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 20,720 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 DHX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DHX, 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 DHX registered?

SC53 DHX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 November 2003.

Is SC53 DHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC53 DHX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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