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SG53 OAO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,322 mi
Last recorded178,322 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 OAO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 178,322 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 178,004 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 152,844 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 129,428 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 102,330 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 87,020 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 86,726 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 70,000 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 70,000 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SG53 OAO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG53 OAO, 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 SG53 OAO registered?

SG53 OAO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is SG53 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 OAO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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