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SL53 ASU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,467 mi
Last recorded63,467 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 ASU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 63,467 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,207 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 54,206 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 45,135 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,199 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 24,499 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 14,628 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 8,869 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 7,065 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 5,631 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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SL53 ASU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ASU, 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 ASU registered?

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

Is SL53 ASU safe to buy?

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