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SD53 UUR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,497 mi
Last recorded80,497 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 UUR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 80,497 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 76,676 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 76,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2014 69,583 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 69,583 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 65,699 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 65,693 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,951 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 51,461 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 51,461 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 44,373 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,107 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 29,197 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,035 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 UUR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SD53 UUR, 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

How do I check the history of SD53 UUR?

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What year was SD53 UUR registered?

SD53 UUR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is SD53 UUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 UUR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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