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SHA 54D

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

136,662 mi
Last recorded136,662 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHA 54D
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 136,662 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both NS&OS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS&OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 136,662 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both NS&OS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS&OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 119,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 118,378 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 116,093 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 115,135 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 103,814 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 103,814 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear disc badly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 92,753 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 84,100 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 84,100 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 78,083 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 78,083 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 74,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 59,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,784 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 40,353 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 40,353 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 33,534 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,900 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 32,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,482 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 23,398 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 18,300 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 18,286 miles

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

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

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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SHA 54D is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SHA 54D, 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 SHA 54D registered?

SHA 54D is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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