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SL53 NWT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

98,850 mi
Last recorded98,850 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 98,850 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 97,841 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Oct 2020 97,838 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 96,433 miles

parking brake has little reserve to travel

Pass 16 Apr 2018 95,343 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 95,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 92,268 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 92,266 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake high

rear indictor bulbs & aims faded#

Fail 14 Apr 2017 92,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lense damaged emitting white light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front brake hose unions and ferules corroded

nearside rear tyre heavily perished on sidewalls

offside front suspension leg top mount bearing stiff on lock to lock but not excessive

offside rear seatback loose but can be secured in an upright position

offside rear tyre heavily perished on tread and pressure low

parking brake lever reserve travel low

rear brake pipe unions corroded

slight damage to inner bead of nearside rear road wheel

Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,270 miles

o/s/f tyre just off limits

Fail 13 Apr 2016 86,270 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre just off limits

Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,588 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 79,588 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 69,842 miles

rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2014 69,842 miles

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

rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,107 miles

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

both rear tyres worn on limit

exhaust flexi section deterioated

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

n/s/f wheel damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2013 57,107 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wheel damaged

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

both rear tyres worn on limit

exhaust flexi section deterioated

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,298 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,306 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 34,565 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,006 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 27,006 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,072 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 11,285 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 11,166 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 7,664 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 NWT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NWT, 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 NWT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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