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SL53 GBV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,368 mi
Last recorded128,368 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 128,368 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded

exhaust backbox heat shield loose

Fail 18 Nov 2017 128,368 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

exhaust backbox heat shield loose

Pass 4 Nov 2016 122,726 miles

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

back box corroded

heat shield loose

Fail 4 Nov 2016 122,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

back box corroded

heat shield loose

Pass 14 Nov 2015 117,776 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 117,743 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% inbalnce (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2014 113,361 miles

nearside rear parking brake effort becoming low effort

Pass 24 Nov 2013 106,857 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2013 106,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2012 86,638 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 65,090 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 65,086 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 56,380 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 47,574 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 39,308 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 30,980 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,479 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 25,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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 GBV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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