MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,737 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))
Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust box corroded
EML Light present
Exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded.
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)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n\s\r tail light unit damaged
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
n\s\r tail light unit damaged
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM53 LSJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol 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 LSJ, 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 LSJ registered?
SM53 LSJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 October 2003.
Is SM53 LSJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM53 LSJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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