MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,054 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
reverse lamp not working
fuel filter corroded
Nearside headlamp deteriorated
Offside Rear tail light damaged
both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
both front (REAR) wish bone bushes
center exhaust corroded
rear exhaust corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
both front (REAR) wish bone bushes
center exhaust corroded
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
center exhaust corroded
rear exhaust corroded
center exhaust corroded
rear exhaust corroded
center exhaust slightly corroded
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
center exhaust slightly corroded
rear exhaust corroded
CENTER EXHAUST CORRODED
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
REAR EXHAUST CORRODED
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
CENTER EXHAUST CORRODED
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
REAR EXHAUST CORRODED
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
centre exhaust corroded but not blown
n/s/r brake has slight bind
n/s/r tyre sidewall perished
o/s/f tyre sidewall has a tear
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
centre exhaust corroded but not blown
n/s/r brake has slight bind
n/s/r tyre sidewall perished
o/s/f tyre sidewall has a tear
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
gear box leaking oil
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
gear box leaking oil
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
N/S/F tyre slightly perished
N/S/R tyre slightly perished
O/S/R tyre sightly perished
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SF53 VHM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VHM, 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 VHM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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