MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Noisy when driving over bumps, but nothing obviously insecure, but should be investigated,
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
rear exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
engine management light on
handbrake high
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)
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)
front registration plate starting to delaminate
front wipers dont clear screen very well
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SL53 GBU safe to buy?
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