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SM53 RWE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,065 mi
Last recorded150,065 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 RWE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2021 150,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R and O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 146,264 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorated/rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2020 146,264 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorated/rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2019 139,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective tearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 127,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

exhaust deteriorated/rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2018 127,130 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat back hinge bolt missing

exhaust deteriorated/rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2017 113,615 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front no. plate cracked

Front tyres worn edges/low

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

Offside Rear seat back pivot bolt missing

Rear silencer deteriorated/rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2017 113,615 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front no. plate cracked

Front tyres worn edges/low

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

Offside Rear seat back pivot bolt missing

Rear silencer deteriorated/rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2016 101,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2016 101,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre valve stem deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 90,235 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 87,497 miles

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 tyre sidewall condition

Fail 20 May 2014 87,497 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 tyre sidewall condition

Pass 23 May 2013 84,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

heat shield insecuire

midd and rear of exhaust outer shell corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 80,808 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 77,571 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 77,569 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 72,067 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped and pitted

slight travel on handbrake

wear indicators showing on front wipers and slightly smearing

Fail 23 Sep 2010 72,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs slightly lipped and pitted

slight travel on handbrake

wear indicators showing on front wipers and slightly smearing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,366 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades wear marker showing

Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,953 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 42,746 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 31,789 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 RWE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RWE, 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 RWE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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