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SF53 VGO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,466 mi
Last recorded85,466 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 VGO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2020 85,466 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

handbrake lever travel on limit

offside front brake hose slightly insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,730 miles

Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 81,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions not tested due to numerous exhaust leaks and catching body (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 165/65/14 fitted should be 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 76,579 miles

Offside Front brake hose not secure in hub housing, clip missing.

Fail 8 Mar 2018 76,459 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front brake hose not secure in hub housing, clip missing.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 69,276 miles

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 23 Feb 2017 69,169 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking (8.3.1b)

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 26 Feb 2016 62,859 miles

nearside front outer cv boot has slight pin hole

nearside front wiper split but clearing screen

various suspension components corroded and bushes slightly perished

Fail 26 Feb 2016 62,859 miles

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

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

nearside front outer cv boot has slight pin hole

nearside front wiper split but clearing screen

various suspension components corroded and bushes slightly perished

Pass 7 Mar 2015 53,822 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 42,017 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 42,017 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,260 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded round inner edge

rear exhaust outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,395 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 21,111 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,374 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2009 15,410 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 12,452 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 11,775 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 11,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2006 8,593 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 8,593 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VGO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

SF53 VGO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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