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SL53 EFU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,952 mi
Last recorded119,952 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 119,952 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 103,881 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 96,120 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 96,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 90,129 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 83,399 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 74,628 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 74,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,427 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,468 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 57,468 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,635 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 48,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,830 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,637 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 28,637 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2007 21,642 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 21,641 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 11,864 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 EFU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EFU, 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 EFU registered?

SL53 EFU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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