MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,980 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
slight bind on nearside rear brake
slight corrosion on both nearside and offside outer sills
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear on legal limit 1.6mm
slight bind on nearside rear brake
slight corrosion on both nearside and offside outer sills
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
engine managment light on dash
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine managment light on dash
off side front wiper slightly smearing screen
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear wiper smearing screen
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM53 LDN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SM53 LDN, 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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SM53 LDN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 November 2003.
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