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SL53 ATV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,844 mi
Last recorded85,844 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 85,844 miles

Exhaust corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 78,710 miles

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front 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 15 Jul 2013 70,849 miles

Exhaust corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,945 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 63,942 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 63,488 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,290 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 53,278 miles

exhaust heavily corroded and rear silncer outer skin rotten

n/s washerjet poor and o/s jets missing

n/s/r door wont open from inside or out

n/s/r wheelcylinder leaking and shoes contaminated

reverse light inop

Fail 11 Jun 2010 53,278 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heavily corroded and rear silncer outer skin rotten

n/s washerjet poor and o/s jets missing

n/s/r door wont open from inside or out

n/s/r wheelcylinder leaking and shoes contaminated

reverse light inop

Pass 21 May 2009 48,352 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 44,482 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 44,457 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 39,040 miles

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

nearside front washer weak

offside and nearside rear seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,739 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 ATV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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