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SM53 UTB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,881 mi
Last recorded84,881 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 UTB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 84,881 miles

corrosion underside/boot floor

exhaust corroded

hand brake long

heatshields deteriorated/loose

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/r door and boot difficult to open on pre checks, oil topped up, now at min

suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2022 84,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion underside/boot floor

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

hand brake long

heatshields deteriorated/loose

n/s/r door and boot difficult to open on pre checks, oil topped up, now at min

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 74,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filter corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2021 74,293 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 71,190 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 71,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 68,444 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 65,850 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush OSF Drop link rod excess play. (2.4.G.2)

passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 65,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NS washer jet provides insufficient water. (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush OSF Drop link rod excess play. (2.4.G.2)

passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 60,869 miles

front brake discs rusty

offside front anti roll bar link top boot starting to split

Fail 23 Nov 2015 60,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs rusty

offside front anti roll bar link top boot starting to split

Pass 2 Dec 2014 58,417 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)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres perrished

Pass 5 Dec 2013 52,073 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 46,165 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 40,076 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 33,502 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside front wiper blade starting to split.

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,940 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 14,993 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 9,839 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 6,568 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 UTB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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