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SL53 EFY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,828 mi
Last recorded72,828 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 72,828 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside+Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside+Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 66,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 62,780 miles

offside and nearside rear wheel cylinders slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 58,178 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside and nearside rear wheel cylinders corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 53,372 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 49,615 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 49,607 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 45,218 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 45,212 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 40,942 miles

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

center and rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2012 40,942 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

center and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2011 37,342 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 21,297 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,542 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,941 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 16,834 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 12,716 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 EFY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EFY, 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 EFY registered?

SL53 EFY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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