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SF53 KYY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,457 mi
Last recorded113,457 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 KYY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 113,457 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp beam pattern slightly faded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 113,457 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp beam pattern slightly faded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 109,911 miles

Rear exhaust slightly deteriated

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 2 Nov 2017 109,911 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Rear exhaust slightly deteriated

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 101,685 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 101,684 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 94,361 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 86,573 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 77,215 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 77,314 miles

nearside rear has steel wheel fitted at time of test

offside rear tyre has cut that does not reach cord

Fail 17 Nov 2011 77,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre has cut that does not reach cord

Pass 19 Oct 2010 68,142 miles

rear discs showing signs of wear

Pass 13 Nov 2009 61,239 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 51,223 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,892 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,238 miles

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

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 KYY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KYY, 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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SF53 KYY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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