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SF53 PVX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,572 mi
Last recorded55,572 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 PVX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 55,572 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 55,572 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 51,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre is in poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2018 50,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 50,216 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,867 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 48,862 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 47,491 miles

n/s/f drop link slight play

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Fail 30 Sep 2016 47,491 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both hazed (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f drop link slight play

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,001 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 44,738 miles

brake warning light int flickering

o/s/f tyre worn slight

slight wear inner wall

Pass 23 Sep 2013 43,278 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,687 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 40,307 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 38,223 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 36,026 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,126 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,536 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,700 miles

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

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 PVX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PVX, 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 PVX registered?

SF53 PVX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SF53 PVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF53 PVX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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