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SF53 MRO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

152,705 mi
Last recorded152,705 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 MRO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 152,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 146,781 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front 2 n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s outer sills rusty

Fail 8 Dec 2021 146,781 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on the metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front 2 n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s outer sills rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2020 141,428 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 138,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside front outer sill has slight corrosion

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear sill has slight corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2019 138,000 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside front outer sill has slight corrosion

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear sill has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2018 134,943 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 127,912 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 119,399 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 119,378 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 119,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 115,639 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 102,902 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 90,590 miles

Backbox outter case corroded but no leaks found at time of test.

Fail 10 Oct 2012 90,590 miles

Backbox outter case corroded but no leaks found at time of test.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 79,622 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 69,440 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,380 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2008 50,490 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 40,228 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MRO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MRO, 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 MRO registered?

SF53 MRO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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