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SH53 JEO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,620 mi
Last recorded104,620 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 JEO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 104,620 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2021 104,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 94,402 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 94,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2015 84,340 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin worn

Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,553 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 3 May 2013 56,383 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 42,344 miles

engine light on

Fail 16 Mar 2012 42,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,275 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,915 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 27,087 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 25,841 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 24,666 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged in two places not down too cords

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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SH53 JEO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH53 JEO, 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 SH53 JEO registered?

SH53 JEO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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