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SF53 PUY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

129,858 mi
Last recorded129,858 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 PUY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 129,858 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 125,725 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 118,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 110,201 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 104,525 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 101,543 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 97,764 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 93,646 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 93,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 89,545 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 84,195 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 80,577 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 80,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 74,907 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 68,876 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 68,876 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 61,683 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 61,676 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 54,828 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 47,669 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 40,822 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 31,894 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 27,556 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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SF53 PUY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PUY, 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 PUY registered?

SF53 PUY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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