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SF53 FFT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,461 mi
Last recorded130,461 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 FFT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 130,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake just on limit

Pass 7 Aug 2019 121,371 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 113,170 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 103,953 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH REAR BUSHES WORN (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint BOTH DROP-LINKS (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)

H/BRAKE LEVER NEAR END OF RESERVE TRAVEL

H/LAMP LENSES FROSTED

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 103,953 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH REAR BUSHES WORN (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint BOTH DROP-LINKS (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)

H/BRAKE LEVER NEAR END OF RESERVE TRAVEL

H/LAMP LENSES FROSTED

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 95,634 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 85,562 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 85,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 77,994 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 77,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,034 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 67,970 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,100 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 57,385 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,268 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,297 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,818 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,772 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

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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SF53 FFT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SF53 FFT, 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 SF53 FFT registered?

SF53 FFT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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