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SL53 TKV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

88,522 mi
Last recorded88,522 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 TKV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 88,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 88,521 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

advise handbrake lever travel

Pass 9 Oct 2024 83,708 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 83,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 80,256 miles

advise handbrake lever near end of travel

Fail 27 Sep 2023 80,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

advise handbrake lever near end of travel

Pass 28 Sep 2022 77,232 miles

advise front brake discs worn and corroded inner side

advise offside and nearside headlights glass frosted

Fail 28 Sep 2022 77,232 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

advise front brake discs worn and corroded inner side

advise offside and nearside headlights glass frosted

Pass 28 Sep 2021 65,916 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 61,604 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 61,604 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 58,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 51,440 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 48,409 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 48,409 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,622 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,965 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 38,599 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front no plate loose

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 37,699 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front no plate loose

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 36,358 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 36,358 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 34,396 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 34,555 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Unable to check offside rear wheel bearing due to binding wheel

Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,005 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 24,170 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,899 miles

Both front discs are showing signs of heavy wear.

Both front tyres are feathering on edges badly.

Fail 15 Sep 2008 23,899 miles

Both front discs are showing signs of heavy wear.

Both front tyres are feathering on edges badly.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,601 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 14,063 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 TKV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 TKV, 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 TKV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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