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SL53 ASO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,637 mi
Last recorded108,637 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 ASO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2018 108,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe holed split & blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

o/s & n/s/f headlamp covers starting to diffuse pattern

Pass 20 Sep 2017 104,639 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 104,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 103,952 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

both strut top bearings sticking slightly

Fail 21 Oct 2016 103,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

both strut top bearings sticking slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2015 103,226 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,825 miles

advice rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2013 86,350 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

borderline travel at handbrake lever

corrosion at exhaust center and rear sections

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2012 75,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion at exhaust center and rear sections

Fail 1 Sep 2011 66,462 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front brake disc outer surface scored

Pass 1 Sep 2011 66,462 miles

nearside front brake disc outer surface scored

Pass 18 Aug 2010 55,405 miles

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

front brake discs slight scores

Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,667 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,728 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,377 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2006 21,624 miles

rear number plate slightly distorting

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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SL53 ASO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL53 ASO, 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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SL53 ASO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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