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SJ53 MSU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,749 mi
Last recorded55,749 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 MSU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2013 55,749 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 46,886 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ns body work marked

osr slight brake bind

Pass 22 Aug 2012 46,886 miles

Coolant leak

ns body work marked

osr slight brake bind

Fail 25 Aug 2011 42,251 miles

ADVISE ENGINE COOLANT LOW.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,251 miles

ADVISE ENGINE COOLANT LOW.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,046 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 36,287 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,918 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 21,455 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 MSU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MSU, 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 SJ53 MSU registered?

SJ53 MSU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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