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SF53 VHM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,054 mi
Last recorded80,054 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 80,054 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 72,461 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 72,461 miles

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))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 65,117 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 65,117 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 58,475 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 58,475 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 51,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 51,961 miles

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))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 51,425 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 49,621 miles

fuel filter corroded

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

Offside Rear tail light damaged

both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2017 49,210 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 49,210 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 48,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

center exhaust corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 47,315 miles

center exhaust corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 45,329 miles

center exhaust slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2014 45,329 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 420,520 miles

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 420,520 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 40,065 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 40,065 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 36,980 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 36,980 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 33,820 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 33,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 29,892 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 29,892 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,047 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 21,643 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly perished

N/S/R tyre slightly perished

O/S/R tyre sightly perished

Pass 31 Oct 2006 17,318 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 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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