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SG53 OAP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,121 mi
Last recorded81,121 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 OAP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 81,121 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

signs of corrosion on suspension components

Fail 23 May 2017 81,121 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

signs of corrosion on suspension components

Pass 22 Apr 2016 780,668 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2016 780,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both side (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted

Fail 21 May 2015 76,041 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 76,041 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 72,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer layer corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2014 72,400 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer layer corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 59,994 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 50,855 miles

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

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

nearside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

offside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2011 50,855 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

nearside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

offside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake disc worn

nearside rear and offside rear seatbelts not fully checked due to child seats fitted

offside front brake disc worn

Fail 12 Oct 2010 46,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake disc worn

nearside rear and offside rear seatbelts not fully checked due to child seats fitted

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,394 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen wipers split but not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 7 Nov 2008 35,036 miles

Front brake pads worn to limit.(need replacing).

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 35,036 miles

Front brake pads worn to limit.(need replacing).

Pass 20 Nov 2007 26,076 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 17,371 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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SG53 OAP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OAP, 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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SG53 OAP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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