MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached has came detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant level low
Engine rattle on arrival
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front exhaust flexi deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust box deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear silencer deteriorating
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust deteriorated
engine noisy
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wire (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust deteriorated
engine noisy
Oil leak ()
Rear exhaust box deteriorated
coolant level low
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Rear exhaust box deteriorated
coolant level low
Fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front tyre perished
Rear exhaust box corroded
Fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front tyre perished
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear exhaust box corroded
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs pitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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SF53 PVU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 SF53 PVU, 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 PVU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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