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SL53 GJO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,626 mi
Last recorded175,626 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 175,626 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 17,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 171,018 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 160,828 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 160,828 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 147,490 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 147,490 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 134,312 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 134,312 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 122,163 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 122,163 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 111,054 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 99,110 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 77,365 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 60,741 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 42,886 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,296 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake imbalance at front (20%)

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2006 30,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all four tyres splitting in tread

both front tyres worn unevenly

brake imbalance at front wheels (20%)

front brake discs pitted and corroded

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 GJO 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 GJO, 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 GJO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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