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SF53 VGK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,423 mi
Last recorded156,423 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 VGK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 156,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 148,429 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 141,169 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 141,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 129,081 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 117,228 miles

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

both front brake discs are corroding over braking surfaces.

both rear bump stops are seperated.

both wishbone console bushes are seperating.

exhaust front section flexy joint blowing gasses,close to excess.

judder at front brakes.

Fail 6 Dec 2011 117,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

both front brake discs are corroding over braking surfaces.

both rear bump stops are seperated.

both wishbone console bushes are seperating.

exhaust front section flexy joint blowing gasses,close to excess.

judder at front brakes.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 100,976 miles

exhaust front flexy joint section blowing gasses,close to excess.

nearside front and offside front wishbones;inner rear bushes are seperating.

nearside front bottom ball joint has play,close to excess.

offside front bottom ball joint has play,close to excess.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 79,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 63,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Dec 2007 50,940 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 38,150 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 VGK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

SF53 VGK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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