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SM53 LRK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,114 mi
Last recorded113,114 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 LRK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 113,114 miles

o/s front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2018 109,102 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 105,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre On shoulder. ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 105,065 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre On shoulder. ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 100,508 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2016 100,450 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2015 95,112 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 95,112 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 89,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 84,387 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 84,385 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 78,237 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 72,877 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 72,877 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 disc warped slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,997 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 63,000 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

unable to fully inspect the front brake discs due to back plates being fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2008 58,580 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 49,850 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 49,850 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 39,628 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 39,628 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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SM53 LRK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LRK, 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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What year was SM53 LRK registered?

SM53 LRK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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