MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,981 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine not idling during test
fuel filter corroded
oil leak from engine
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine not idling during test
fuel filter corroded
oil leak from engine
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
spare wheel fitted to nearside front
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake hose clamp on nearside rear flexi
spare wheel fitted to nearside front
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front wishbone (rear) bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front wishbone (rear) bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SL53 ARF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SL53 ARF, 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 SL53 ARF registered?
SL53 ARF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 November 2003.
Is SL53 ARF safe to buy?
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