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SD53 UUT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,554 mi
Last recorded109,554 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 UUT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 109,554 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 109,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 104,202 miles

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2017 10,094 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 96,610 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 92,476 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 88,444 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 81,695 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 75,885 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 69,560 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 65,196 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 64,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 53,037 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 43,643 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 33,599 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 25,861 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 UUT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UUT, 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 UUT registered?

SD53 UUT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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