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SJ53 MSO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,266 mi
Last recorded120,266 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 MSO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 120,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine managment light on

Fail 20 Nov 2013 120,164 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine managment light on

Pass 18 Oct 2012 106,959 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light displayed on dash

Fail 17 Oct 2012 106,948 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine light displayed on dash

Pass 16 Sep 2011 86,281 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 66,775 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs wearing thin and corroded on outer edge

Fail 30 Aug 2010 66,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn

o/s/r shocker plastic casing has came away from bump stop

Pass 24 Aug 2009 58,946 miles

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

front brake discs look worn

wipers not the best

Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,702 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 38,772 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 29,493 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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SJ53 MSO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SJ53 MSO, 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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SJ53 MSO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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