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SM53 UTA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,280 mi
Last recorded50,280 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 UTA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 50,280 miles

exhaust clamps and rear box corroded

full under covers fitted

general perishing to front and rear suspension bushes

Fail 25 Nov 2017 50,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front head lights poor

exhaust clamps and rear box corroded

front brake discs worn on the inner face

full under covers fitted

general perishing to front and rear suspension bushes

Pass 18 Nov 2016 45,869 miles

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

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

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

full length under trays fitted

may have power steering fault

tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2015 49,814 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

both head lamps dull

both rear indicators going white

full floor under trays fitted

o/s/r wheel buckled

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2015 39,812 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate cracked

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

both head lamps dull

both rear indicators going white

front discs corroded and worn , slight bind both front brakes

full floor under trays fitted

o/s/r wheel buckled

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 34,301 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 33,271 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 31,778 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 30,608 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 30,608 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 29,401 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 27,920 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 26,096 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 18,363 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 14,388 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 UTA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTA, 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 UTA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 November 2003.

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