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SL53 EGU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,192 mi
Last recorded99,192 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 99,192 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter leaking oil?? (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 99,192 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter leaking oil?? (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 81,559 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 73,552 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 73,552 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under covers fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2016 73,544 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 66,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (7.1.2)

item removed from drivers view prior to the test

slightly streaky wiper blades

Fail 27 Oct 2015 66,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre well worn at 2.5 mm

Offside Front slight brake drag

front tyres worn abnormally on inner and outer edges. i recommend tracking checked

item removed from drivers view prior to the test

slightly streaky wiper blades

Pass 1 Nov 2014 51,922 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexi split but not blown

Fail 31 Oct 2014 51,922 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexi split but not blown

Pass 3 Oct 2013 49,716 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 49,716 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 46,871 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 46,871 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 42,684 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 39,276 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 35,888 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 33,136 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,507 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,825 miles

offside front tyre wall cut (requires attention)

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 EGU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EGU, 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 EGU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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