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SC53 DJE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,463 mi
Last recorded121,463 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 121,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 109,229 miles

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

eml on

Fail 28 Mar 2018 109,229 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

eml on

Pass 7 Apr 2017 95,534 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 82,803 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,008 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,413 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 34,448 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 20,163 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 16,695 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 12,956 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 12,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 10,432 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 8,159 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 5,926 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 DJE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DJE, 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 DJE registered?

SC53 DJE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is SC53 DJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC53 DJE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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