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SL53 GJU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,972 mi
Last recorded117,972 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 117,972 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded front shocks corroded long foot brake travel

Pass 13 Jan 2017 105,786 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 93,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner & Outer Edges

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Fail 4 Jan 2016 93,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner & Outer Edges

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 79,440 miles

Exhaust System Rusted But Not Leaking

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,440 miles

Exhaust System Rusted But Not Leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 65,167 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 53,182 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,727 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 40,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,710 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 40,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,093 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2010 35,093 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s mirror damaged

slight brake bind at o/s/rear

Pass 12 Sep 2009 30,637 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 30,624 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,971 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,285 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 20,285 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre badly cracking/splitting between tread

offside front tyre badly cracking/splitting between tread

offside rear tyre badly cracking/splitting between tread

Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,961 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 GJU 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 GJU, 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 GJU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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