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SM53 LRO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,416 mi
Last recorded164,416 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 LRO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 164,416 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 164,276 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 155,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 146,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer casing deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2019 146,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer casing deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2018 138,791 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake is binding slightly.

Rear Exhaust is corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2017 131,059 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 130,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (3.7.B.5b)

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

eml light on

Pass 27 Feb 2016 124,530 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear edges (4.1.E.1)

engine warning light is on

Fail 20 Feb 2016 124,381 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure clip (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear edges (4.1.E.1)

engine warning light is on

Pass 17 Feb 2015 116,834 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2015 116,834 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2014 110,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 100,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

em light on

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f wiper blade loose and split

n/s/r shock absorber cover insecure

o/s/f tyre getting low on edges

tow bar wire catch missing

Fail 8 Feb 2013 100,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

em light on

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f wiper blade loose and split

n/s/r shock absorber cover insecure

o/s/f tyre getting low on edges

tow bar wire catch missing

Pass 10 Feb 2012 87,455 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 76,136 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 76,136 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 68,313 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 56,174 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 52,504 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 47,434 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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SM53 LRO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LRO, 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 LRO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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