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SD53 UUM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

152,441 mi
Last recorded152,441 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 UUM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 152,441 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 140,686 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 134,415 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 126,101 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 115,018 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 105,240 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 93,021 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 79,572 miles

both rear discs corroded on outer edges

nearside front fog lamp glass cracked

nearside handbrake lever on caliper not returning fully

Pass 19 Oct 2010 68,899 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wishbone rear bushes weak

both rear discs corroded on outer edges

Pass 22 Oct 2009 57,404 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 57,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

rear tyres distorted

Pass 24 Oct 2008 46,277 miles

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

n/s/front tyre well worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2007 43,607 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,613 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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SD53 UUM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SD53 UUM, 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 SD53 UUM registered?

SD53 UUM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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