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SL53 GBU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,521 mi
Last recorded158,521 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 158,521 miles

Noisy when driving over bumps, but nothing obviously insecure, but should be investigated,

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 158,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 138,342 miles

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2011 110,416 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine management light on

handbrake high

Pass 14 Aug 2010 96,380 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 96,380 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 83,326 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 71,087 miles

front registration plate starting to delaminate

front wipers dont clear screen very well

Pass 16 Aug 2007 57,223 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 57,223 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 42,042 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 GBU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GBU, 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 GBU registered?

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

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