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SM53 RVF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,651 mi
Last recorded159,651 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 RVF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 159,651 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 154,439 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 146,641 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 139,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers worn

Pass 29 Jul 2015 130,546 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise both rear tyres feathered

both top strut top bearings noisey

n/s/r handbrake slightly low

o/s/r front seat insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2014 115,484 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 102,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 77,314 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 77,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 71,688 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 64,911 miles

rear number plate slightly distorted

Fail 22 Oct 2010 64,911 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

front wipers slightly smearing and wear in dicators showing

rear number plate slightly distorted

Pass 14 Oct 2009 59,364 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 53,798 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,765 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 47,765 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 39,180 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 RVF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RVF, 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 RVF registered?

SM53 RVF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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