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SL53 EGD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

57,186 mi
Last recorded57,186 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 57,186 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 56,648 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 56,274 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 55,925 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 55,925 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2022 55,323 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 54,884 miles

suspension corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2020 54,040 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 53,496 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 52,595 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 51,875 miles

child seat n/s/r

Fail 22 Sep 2017 51,857 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f saide lamp inop (1.1.A.3b)

coil spring broken o/s/f (2.4.C.1a)

child seat n/s/r

Pass 5 Aug 2016 50,143 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,682 miles

child seat fitted in rear seats unable to inspect adult belt

rear exhaust box outer casing heavily corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 46,703 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 42,826 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,616 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 37,916 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,546 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,775 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 29,639 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 26,861 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,735 miles

nearside rear tyre wall (cut)

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 EGD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 EGD, 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 EGD registered?

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

Is SL53 EGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL53 EGD shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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